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The English Abbey: Its Life And Work In The Middle Ages

The English Abbey: Its Life And Work In The Middle Ages

Crossley, F. H.
Ormsby-Gore, W.
Cook, Brian

Paperback

Medieval & Renaissance HistoryFiction AnthologiesGeneral Christianity

ISBN10: 1163183598
ISBN13: 9781163183595
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 232
Weight: 0.70
Height: 0.49 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The English Abbey: Its Life And Work In The Middle Ages by F. H. Crossley is a comprehensive study of the history, architecture, and daily life of English abbeys during the medieval period. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the origins of monasticism in England, the growth and development of the abbey system, the role of the abbot and the monks, the organization of the abbey community, and the various activities and industries that sustained the abbey.The author also explores the intricate network of relationships between the abbeys and the wider society, including the church, the nobility, and the common people. He examines the economic, political, and cultural impact of the abbeys on their surrounding communities, as well as the ways in which the abbeys themselves were affected by outside influences.Throughout the book, Crossley draws on a wide range of primary sources and secondary literature to provide a rich and detailed picture of life in the English abbeys. He also includes numerous illustrations and photographs to help readers visualize the architecture and artifacts of the period.Overall, The English Abbey: Its Life And Work In The Middle Ages is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of English monasticism, medieval architecture, or the social and cultural history of the Middle Ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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