Author : Eileen Power
Release : 2019-11-21
Genre : History
Kind : eBook
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Book Synopsis Medieval English Nunneries c. 1275 to 1535 by : Eileen Power

Download or read book Medieval English Nunneries c. 1275 to 1535 written by Eileen Power. This book was released on 2019-11-21. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eileen Edna Power's 'Medieval English Nunneries c. 1275 to 1535' offers a thorough exploration of the social and religious history of English nunneries during the Middle Ages. Power draws from a wide range of sources, including wills, account rolls, and visitation documents, to provide a detailed picture of life inside these cloistered communities. From the motivations of the women who took the veil to the financial difficulties that plagued many nunneries, Power delves into the day-to-day realities of monastic life. She also addresses controversies such as the moral state of nunneries, and the attempts at reform made by external authorities. This book is a fascinating and meticulously researched account of a little-understood aspect of medieval England.