The Pilgrims Of The Middle Ages

By Edward L. Cutts

Book Overview

""The Pilgrims of the Middle Ages"" by Edward L. Cutts is a historical book that explores the phenomenon of religious pilgrimage during the Middle Ages. The author delves into the reasons why people embarked on pilgrimages, the routes they took, and the significance of pilgrimage in medieval society. Cutts discusses the various types of pilgrimages, including those to Jerusalem, Rome, and Santiago de Compostela, and examines the impact of pilgrimage on art, architecture, and literature. The book also covers the dangers and hardships faced by pilgrims, such as disease, bandits, and treacherous terrain. Through a combination of historical research and personal anecdotes, Cutts provides a comprehensive and engaging account of this important aspect of medieval life.THIS 44 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Scenes and Characters of the Middle Ages, by Edward L. Cutts. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766135489.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: 1162886420
• ISBN13: 9781162886428
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 44 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"