The Monks Of The West: From St. Benedict To St. Bernard V2

By Charles De Montalembert

Book Overview

""The Monks of the West: From St. Benedict to St. Bernard V2"" is a historical book written by Charles de Montalembert. The book covers the history of monasticism in the Western world, starting from the life of St. Benedict of Nursia, the founder of the Benedictine order, and ending with the life of St. Bernard of Clairvaux, one of the most influential figures in the Cistercian order. The book is divided into two volumes, with the second volume covering the period from the 10th to the 12th century. De Montalembert provides a detailed account of the development of monasticism during this period, including the establishment of new orders, the spread of monasticism throughout Europe, and the role of monasteries in the political and cultural life of the time.The author also explores the spiritual and intellectual contributions of the monks, including their work in preserving ancient texts and their role in the development of art and architecture. De Montalembert provides a balanced and nuanced view of the monks, acknowledging their many accomplishments while also highlighting the challenges and controversies that arose within the monastic community.Overall, ""The Monks of the West: From St. Benedict to St. Bernard V2"" is a comprehensive and engaging work of history that sheds light on an important period in the development of Western civilization.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: 1162926937
• ISBN13: 9781162926933
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 780 Pages
• Weight: 2.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 7.5" x 9.3"