ISBN: 9780282996840 - A Consuetudinary of the Fourteenth Century for the Refectory of the House of S. Swithun in Winchester (classic Reprint) (3 results)

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

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This medieval document is a detailed account of the duties of various officers within a 14th-century monastery. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the daily life of these religious communities, shedding light on their economic and social organization. The rules and responsibilities outlined in the document provide insights into the complexities of monastic life, the management of resources, and the intricate relationships between different roles within the monastery. The author, who is likely to have been a monk himself, provides valuable insights into the inner workings of these institutions, making this book a valuable resource for historians, scholars, and anyone interested in medieval history and religious life. 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. …