A detailed look at the founding and rights of Battle Abbey, with material that sheds light on its early life and enduring privileges. This edition brings together the chronicle’s description of lands, dependencies, and the processes that protected its liberty.
- Learn how Battle Abbey was established and modeled after Canterbury’s Christ Church.
- Discover the negotiations, charters, and legal steps that secured its liberties.
- See how the abbey interacted with kings, bishops, and nobles across centuries.
- Understand the day-to-day realities of its properties, water supply, and tenant life.
Ideal for readers of medieval English church history and the story of monastic foundations.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book tells the story of the Battle Abbey, founded by William the Conqueror after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The Abbey was built in penance by William as a mark of his victory and to provide prayers for the souls of those killed. The book describes the political and religious background to the Norman Conquest of 1066 and the events leading up to the battle itself. It then goes on to tell the story of the foundation of the Abbey, its early years, and its subsequent history. The book is full of fascinating detail about the Abbey and its inhabitants. It provides a unique insight into the life of a medieval monastery and the role that it played in the life of the local community. The book also sheds light on the complex relationship between the Abbey and the Crown, and the ways in which the Abbey's privileges and immunities were gradually eroded over time. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Battle Abbey, the Norman Conquest, or medieval England. It is a well-written and engaging account of a fascinating subject. 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 9781332482450_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332482450
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332482450
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)