Featuring stunning photographs and in-depth historical analysis, this book is a comprehensive guide to the monasteries and religious houses of Great Britain and Ireland. From the ancient ruins of Glastonbury Abbey to the still-functioning Mount St. Bernard Abbey, this book takes readers on a fascinating journey through the religious heritage of the British Isles. The appendix on American religious houses offers added insight into the broader history of monasticism. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.