This book discusses the development of the English Church during a rich and turbulent two centuries of European history. It provides a comprehensive survey covering the late Anglo-Saxon period through the Norman Conquest and right across the Anglo-Norman period. Professor Loyn addresses major themes in medieval history. He begins with the pre-1066 period looking at the great Benedictine monastic revival; he looks at the role of the Church in the Conquest itself; the evidence of the Domesday Book and then considers the activities of the Church in the turbulent years of the Conqueror's successors. The book concludes with a discussion of doctrine, belief and ritual.
| ISBN: | 9781138166417 |
| Publication date: | 2nd February 2017 |
| Author: | HR Loyn |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 184 pages |
| Series: | The Medieval World |
| Genres: |
Christianity History of religion |
This book discusses the development of the English Church during a rich and turbulent two centuries of European history. It provides a comprehensive survey covering the late Anglo-Saxon period through the Norman Conquest and right across the Anglo-Norman period. Professor Loyn addresses major themes in medieval history. He begins with the pre-1066 period looking at the great Benedictine monastic revival; he looks at the role of the Church in the Conquest itself; the evidence of the Domesday Book and then considers the activities of the Church in the turbulent years of the Conqueror's successors. The book concludes with a discussion of doctrine, belief and ritual.
The English Church, 940-1154 features in the following genres: Christianity, History of religion
The English Church, 940-1154 is available in Hardback
The English Church, 940-1154 was written by HR Loyn and published by Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis Ltd
The English Church, 940-1154 has 184 pages
Yes it is part of The Medieval World series
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