UID:
almahu_9949460859602882
Format:
1 online resource (xxiv, 349 pages) :
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digital, PDF file(s).
ISBN:
9781782045090 (ebook)
Series Statement:
Studies in the history of medieval religion ; volume XLII
Content:
St Edmund's Abbey was one of the most highly privileged and wealthiest religious houses in medieval England, one closely involved with the central government; its history is an integral part of English history. This book, the second of two volumes, offers a magisterial and comprehensive account of the Abbey during the latter part of the thirteenth century, based primarily on evidence in the abbey's records (over 40 registers survive). It begins with an account of the two abbots of this period, Simon of Luton and John of Northwold, who showed outstanding ability in steering the abbey through difficult times, including conflict with the Friars Minor in the town, straitened financial circumstances (partly caused by oppressive taxation from king and pope), and domestic issues. This is followed by consideration of such matters as the abbey's mint, its economy, religious, intellectual and cultural life, and the abbey's architecture -- especially the charnel chapel constructed by John, which survives to this day. The monks' dietary regime (with examples of actual recipes from the time) is examined in a detailed appendix.
Note:
Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 22 Feb 2023).
Additional Edition:
Print version: ISBN 9781783270262
Language:
English
URL:
https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/9781782045090/type/BOOK
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