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Chronicon Monasterii de Abingdon. : Rolls Series.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Stevenson, Joseph.
- Series:
- Chronicon Monasterii de Abingdon [Chronicle of Abingdon Monastery] Series
- Chronicon Monasterii de Abingdon [Chronicle of Abingdon Monastery] Series ; v.2
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Monasticism and religious orders--England.
- Monasticism and religious orders.
- Christianity.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (731 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Burlington : TannerRitchie Publishing, 2007.
- Summary:
- This historical chronicle, edited by Rev. Joseph Stevenson, provides a detailed account of the Benedictine monastery at Abingdon from its foundation in the seventh century to the accession of King Richard I. It explores the introduction of Christianity into Wessex and adjacent regions, highlighting the missionary efforts of figures such as Wilfrid and the establishment of the monastery by Cissa and Hean. The text critically examines the origins and traditions associated with the monastery, while debunking earlier myths and legends. It is intended for scholars and students of medieval British history, offering insights into religious, social, and political developments during the Middle Ages. Generated by AI.
- Contents:
- TITLE PAGE
- PREFACE
- p. x
- p. xx
- p. xxx
- p. xl
- p. l
- p. lx
- p. lxx
- p. lxxx
- APPENDIX TO THE PREFACE
- List of Early Settlers
- List of Early Tribes
- CONTENTS
- HISTORY OF THE MONASTERY OF ABINGDON
- Page Numbers
- p. 20
- p. 40
- p. 60
- p. 80
- p. 100
- p. 120
- p. 140
- p. 160
- p. 180
- p. 200
- p. 220
- p. 240
- p. 260
- p. 280
- p. 300
- p. 320
- p. 340
- p. 360
- p. 380
- p. 400
- p. 420
- p. 440
- p. 460
- p. 480
- p. 500
- p. 520
- p. 540
- APPENDICES
- APPENDIX I: Life of St Ethelwold, Bishop of Winchester
- APPENDIX II: On the Abbots of Abingdon
- APPENDIX III: On the Constitutions of Abingdon
- APPENDIX IV: On the duties of the Abbot of Abingdon
- GLOSSARY OF LATIN WORDS
- CORRECTIONS &
- CONJECTURAL EMENDATIONS
- Volume 1
- Volume 2.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.
- ISBN:
- 9781554298358
- 1554298350
- OCLC:
- 1492945819
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