Monasticism in late medieval England, c. 1300-1535

Monasticism in late medieval England, c. 1300-1535 selected sources / [electronic resource] : translated and annotated with an introduction by Martin Heale. - Manchester, U.K. ; New York : New York : Manchester University Press ; Distributed in the USA by Palgrave Macmillan, 2009. - xiv, 248 p. - Manchester medieval sources series .

Includes bibliographical references (p. [236]-244) and index.

Introduction : monasticism in late medieval England, ca. 1300-1535 -- The essence of the monastic life : the Benedictine Rule -- Recruitment and economy -- Everyday life and administration -- Buildings and adornment -- Reform and visitation -- Liturgy and spirituality -- Learning -- Monastic foundation and suppression in the later Middle Ages -- Patronage -- The religious services of late medieval monasteries -- The social services of late medieval monasteries -- Relations with lay neighbours -- Criticism of the monastic life -- Monasteries and the Crown.


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Texts translated from Latin and Middle English.






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