ISBN: 9781107064591 - power and religion in merovingian gaul: columbanian monasticism and the frankish elites (12 résultats)

Hardcover. Etat : As New. Dust Jacket Included. Cambridge Studies in Medieval Life and Thought: Fourth Series, vol. 98. xii, 357 pp.; 5 figs., 4 maps. Hardcover with DJ. Unread, as new. New list price: $135.00.

Hardcover. Etat : Near Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Near Fine. Fox, Yaniv POWER AND RELIGION IN MEROVINGIAN GAUL: COLUMBANIAN MONASTICISM AND THE FRANKISH ELITES New York, NY: Cambridge University Press 2014 NF/NF 357pp. 8vo. Cover does show shelf wear with light wear and bumping along the edges. Black boards are clean with gilt titling on the spine. Corners and spine are bumped and worn. Bottom corner on the front cover has a small surface tear. Previous owner pasted a sticker on the inside of the front cover stating ownership. Text is clean and square throughout and binding is firm. Overall book is in near fine condition and was obviously very well taken care of by the previous owner. *This book is slightly overweight and may require extra shipping charges.*. …

Etat : New. In English.

Hardcover. Etat : Brand New. 250 pages. 9.50x6.50x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Etat : New. This is the first thorough investigation of the activities of the Columbanian congregation and their role in the development of Western monasticism. It discusses the tremendous influence Columbanian monasteries had on the formation of the Merovingian elites.

Etat : New. pp. 250, 4 Maps, Index.

Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - This study is the first to attempt a thorough investigation of the activities of the Columbanian congregation, which played a significant role in the development of Western monasticism. This was a new form of rural monasticism, which suited the needs and aspirations of a Christian elite eager to express its power and prestige in religious terms. Contrary to earlier studies, which viewed Columbanus and his disciples primarily as religious innovators, this book focuses on the political, economic, and familial implications of monastic patronage and on the benefits elite patrons stood to reap. While founding families were in a privileged position to court royal favour, monastic patronage also exposed them to violent reprisals from competing factions. Columbanian monasteries were not serene havens of contemplation, but rather active foci of power and wealth, and quickly became integral elements of early medieval statecraft.…

Etat : New. This book examines the political and social effects brought about by the establishment of Columbanian monasteries in seventh-century Gaul. Series: Cambridge Studies in Medieval Life and Thought: Fourth Series. Num Pages: 365 pages, 5 b/w illus. 4 maps. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 3F; HBJD; HBLC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 157 x 236 x 26. Weight in Grams: 672. . 2014. Hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. …

Etat : New. This book examines the political and social effects brought about by the establishment of Columbanian monasteries in seventh-century Gaul. Series: Cambridge Studies in Medieval Life and Thought: Fourth Series. Num Pages: 365 pages, 5 b/w illus. 4 maps. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 3F; HBJD; HBLC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 157 x 236 x 26. Weight in Grams: 672. . 2014. Hardcover. . . . . …

Hardcover. Etat : new. Hardcover. This study is the first to attempt a thorough investigation of the activities of the Columbanian congregation, which played a significant role in the development of Western monasticism. This was a new form of rural monasticism, which suited the needs and aspirations of a Christian elite eager to express its power and prestige in religious terms. Contrary to earlier studies, which viewed Columbanus and his disciples primarily as religious innovators, this book focuses on the political, economic, and familial implications of monastic patronage and on the benefits elite patrons stood to reap. While founding families were in a privileged position to court royal favour, monastic patronage also exposed them to violent reprisals from competing factions. Columbanian monasteries were not serene havens of contemplation, but rather active foci of power and wealth, and quickly became integral elements of early medieval statecraft. This is the first thorough investigation of the activities of the Columbanian congregation and their role in the development of Western monasticism. It discusses the tremendous influence Columbanian monasteries had on the formation of the Merovingian elites and on the ways piety and power were expressed in Frankish society. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Etat : New. Print on Demand pp. 250 5 Illus., 4 Maps.

Etat : New. PRINT ON DEMAND pp. 250.