Description - L'Abbaye de Villers by Thomas Coomans de Brachene
A superbly detailed study of the Abbey of Villers-en-Brabant in Belgium, founded in 1146 by St. Bernard. The abbey now lies in ruins and this book forms the first comprehensive analysis of the architectural remains, accompanied by historical and art historical information. Thomas Coomans studies various buildings in turn, including the church, the mill and workshops, the pottery, water system, cloisters, chapter rooms, library, infirmary and kitchen. The text is supplemented by many illustrations. Includes a glossary, table of subjects, an index of people and a general bibliography.
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