St. Gilbert Of Sempringham: 1089-1189 (1913)

By B. M. Laughton

Book Overview

St. Gilbert of Sempringham: 1089-1189 is a biography written by B. M. Laughton in 1913. The book follows the life of Gilbert, who was born in 1089 in Lincolnshire, England, and became a priest and founder of the Gilbertine Order. The Gilbertine Order was unique in that it was the only religious order founded in England in the medieval period and was made up of both men and women. The book explores Gilbert's early life and education, his decision to become a priest, and his founding of the Gilbertine Order. It also delves into the challenges he faced in establishing the order, including opposition from the established church and financial difficulties. In addition to Gilbert's life, the book also provides insight into the political and social climate of medieval England, including the struggles between the church and the state, and the effects of the Crusades. Overall, St. Gilbert of Sempringham: 1089-1189 provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the life of this important figure in medieval English history.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: 1166993523
• ISBN13: 9781166993528
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"