Monasticism in late medieval England, c.1300–1535 (Web PDF) von Rosemary Horrox

Monasticism in Late Medieval England provides an ideal introduction to this subject for students and scholars alike. It combines translated sources relating to every aspect of late medieval monastic life with the first extended overview of pre-Reformation monasticism in England for a generation.

ForewordPreface and acknowledgementsIntroduction: Monasticism in late medieval England, c.1300-1535PART ONE: MONASTIC LIFE IN LATE MEDIEVAL ENGLAND1. The Essence of the monastic life: the Benedictine rule2. Recruitment and Economy3. Everyday life and administration4. Buildings and adornment5. Reform and visitation6. Liturgy and spirituality7. LearningPART TWO: MONASTERIES AND THE WORLD8. Monastic foundation and suppression in the later middle ages9. Patronage10. The Religious services of late medieval monasteries11. The social services of late medieval monasteries12. Relations with lay neighbours13. Criticism of the monastic life14. Monasteries and the crownBibliography of printed works citedIndex

Monasticism in late medieval England, c.1300-1535 provides the first collection of translated sources on this subject. The volume covers both male and female houses of all orders and sizes, and offers a range of new perspectives on the character and reputation of English monasteries in the later middle ages.The first section surveys the internal affairs of English monasteries, including recruitment, the monastic economy, standards of observance and learning. The second part looks at the relations between monasteries and the world, exploring the monastic contribution to late medieval religion and society and lay attitudes towards monks and nuns in the years leading up to the Dissolution.This book is an ideal introduction to this topic for students and scholars. Supported by an extended and accessible introduction this collection of documents gives an unrivalled insight into the last phase of monastic life in medieval England.

Martin Heale is Lecturer in Medieval History at the University of Liverpool