Westminster Abbey Book

This book is part of a series from Harvard University Press, called Wonders of the World, covering mainly significant works of historical architecture. The books tend to the dry and academic, but do offer a fairly comprehensive background and explanation of some amazing sights including the Taj Mahal, the Parthenon, St. Peter's in Rome, and many more.

This book gives a great introduction to Westminster Abbey covering its architecture, its history, and its continuing significance in British culture and national consciousness.

Having only seen the exterior of the Abbey on a long layover in London previously, I am now thoroughly excited for an upcoming trip when I will be able to venture inside. Jenkyns has done a great job of intriguing me with the unique combination of religious, political, artistic, and even scientific history to be found within Westminster.

I found the book engaging, interesting , and informative, if a little dry and overwhelming in detail in spots. I recommend this book for anyone of a reasonably academic disposition and with at least a moderate knowledge of British History.