English Monastic Life

By W. H. Edwards

Book Overview

English Monastic Life is a book written by W. Edwards that provides a comprehensive overview of the monastic life in England. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of monastic life, including the history of monasticism in England, the daily routine of monks, the role of monasteries in society, and the various orders of monks that existed in England.Throughout the book, Edwards draws on a wide range of sources to provide a detailed and nuanced picture of monastic life in England. He discusses the various challenges that monks faced, such as maintaining their spiritual discipline in the face of worldly distractions, and the ways in which monasteries adapted to changing social and political circumstances over time.English Monastic Life is an accessible and engaging book that will appeal to anyone interested in the history of monasticism or the broader history of England. It provides a valuable resource for scholars and students alike, and is sure to be of interest to anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of this important aspect of English history.THIS 40 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: A Medieval Scrap Heap, by W. Edwards. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766142825.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162881828
• ISBN13: 9781162881829
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 42 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"