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Monasticism in Late Medieval England, C.1300-1535

Hardback

Main Details

Title Monasticism in Late Medieval England, C.1300-1535
Authors and Contributors      Edited and translated by Martin Heale
SeriesManchester Medieval Sources
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:264
Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 138
Category/GenreBritish and Irish History
ISBN/Barcode 9780719071744
ClassificationsDewey:271.009420902
Audience
Undergraduate

Publishing Details

Publisher Manchester University Press
Imprint Manchester University Press
Publication Date 1 April 2009
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Monasticism in late medieval England, c.1300-1535 provides the first collection of translated sources on this subject. The volume covers both male and female houses of all orders and sizes, and offers a range of new perspectives on the character and reputation of English monasteries in the later middle ages. The first section surveys the internal affairs of English monasteries, including recruitment, the monastic economy, standards of observance and learning. The second part looks at the relations between monasteries and the world, exploring the monastic contribution to late medieval religion and society and lay attitudes towards monks and nuns in the years leading up to the Dissolution. This book is an ideal introduction to this topic for students and scholars. Supported by an extended and accessible introduction this collection of documents gives an unrivalled insight into the last phase of monastic life in medieval England. -- .

Author Biography

Martin Heale is Lecturer in Medieval History at the University of Liverpool -- .