Three Chapters of Letters Relating to the Suppression of Monasteries : Publications of the Camden Society, Old Series, Volume XXVI.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wright, Thomas, author.

Series:

Three Chapters of Letters Relating to the Suppression of Monasteries Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Monasticism and religious orders.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (322 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Burlington : TannerRitchie Publishing, 2021.

Summary:

This volume contains a collection of letters and documents from the British Museum's Cottonian Library and other national repositories, edited by Thomas Wright. The letters provide valuable historical insights into the dissolution of monasteries in England during the 16th century, a pivotal event in the Reformation. The documents highlight the religious, social, and political upheavals of the period, including accounts of corruption within monastic institutions and the broader implications of their suppression. Wright emphasizes the importance of making these records accessible to shed light on the transformative impact of the Reformation. The text is intended for historians, scholars, and readers interested in religious and social history. Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

9781773014807

1773014803

OCLC:

1470860833