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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the compelling history of Peterborough Abbey from the 12th to the 13th centuries, providing deep insights into medieval religious and political landscapes. Through detailed accounts of royal interventions and legal disputes, the author delves into the monastery's struggles for autonomy while shedding light on the complexities of feudal society, demonstrating the evolution of feudal customs and property law. The book delves into fascinating cases involving hunting rights, prison governance, and the delicate balance between secular and ecclesiastical jurisdictions. It also vividly depicts the challenges the abbey faced during times of political upheaval, offering a window into the abbey's role amidst the conflicts between the king and the barons. By examining the abbey's Charters, legal proceedings, and correspondence, the author presents a nuanced portrayal of the power struggles, economic pressures, and social dynamics that shaped religious and secular life in medieval England. This valuable work unveils how the fortunes of a single monastery were intricately intertwined with significant historical events and legal developments. 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. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780666522146_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780666522146
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780666522146
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