Isbn: 9780243918362 - Cartulaire De L'abbaye De Saint-georges De Rennes (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, a compendium of medieval Latin charters, leases, and agreements, unveils the formation and first 150 years of the Abbey of Saint George in Rennes, a prestigious Benedictine monastery founded in 1032. From its modest founding by Duke Alan III to its growth under the patronage of the dukes of Brittany and the magnates of the realm, this book offers a rare glimpse into the social, cultural, and religious life of Medieval France. Through these documents, the author traces the abbey's evolution from its inception, revealing how religious devotion spurred the establishment of a major spiritual institution that shaped the spiritual landscape of the Duchy of Brittany throughout the Middle Ages. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…