Isbn: 9781332612741 - three chapters of letters relating to the suppression of monasteries: edited from the originals in the british museum (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book compiles letters, documents, and comperta gathered by the author from the Cottonian Library, Scuda-more Papers, and various other sources, primarily focusing on the dissolution of monasteries and revealing the behaviours and practices of monks and nuns during this tumultuous period in English history. The author provides rich context, setting the stage by discussing Wolsey's initial attempts at dissolving the smaller monasteries, the reaction of the religious community, as well as the initial reluctance of the king. The significance of the Comperta - confessions of monks and nuns - is highlighted, painting an image of the internal landscape of the religious orders, providing insight into personal beliefs and actions during this time of social and religious upheaval. Ultimately, this book provides valuable primary source material for the study of the dissolution of the monasteries, offering important insights into the lives and beliefs of those directly affected by this significant historical event. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…