Anglo-Norman Durham 1093-1193

By David W. Rollason, Michael Prestwich, Margaret Harvey

Book Overview

"Impressive... the cumulative effect of these papers] is very great indeed." JOURNAL OF ECCLESIASTICAL HISTORY. This study of Anglo-Norman Durham's history, architecture, art, and religious and literary culture covers much ground, including the Cathedral Priory and its relationship to monastic reform; the careers of the prince bishops; studies of the spectacular castle; the relationship between Durham and the Scottish kings; the architecture of the cathedral; and Durham manuscripts and texts, featuring historical compilations and the remarkable Old English poem 'De situ Dunelmi'.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0851156541
• ISBN13: 9780851156545
• Release Date: October 1998
• Publisher: Boydell Press
• Length: 536 Pages
• Weight: 2.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.7" x 9.2"