A History of the County of Cornwall - II: Religious History to 1560 (Hardcover, New)

First survey of the religious history of Cornwall, from the county's Romano-British origins to the sixteenth century. Religious history is the focus of this volume, which covers the development of Christianity in the county from its Romano-British origins up to the Elizabethan Church Settlement of 1559; it provides the first ever in-depth study of the county's religious history during the Middle Ages and the Reformation. The story it tells is a highly distinctive one, full of interest, covering the uniquely numerous local saints and founders, their legends and the parish churches, chapels, holy wells and religious sites associated with them, as well as the larger religious communities. The Cornish clergy are placed in a national context and the impact of their scholarship on the wider word is emphasised. Five general chapters are followed by detailed histories of the 35 monasteries, friaries, collegiate churches, and hospitals in the county. The book is well-illustrated throughout, with numerous maps, plans,and photographs. NICHOLAS ORME is Emeritus Professor of History at Exeter University and an honorary canon of Truro Cathedral. He has written some twenty books on English religious, cultural, and social history, including Medieval Children, Medieval Schools, and The Saints of Cornwall.

General

Imprint:	Victoria County History
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Victoria County History
Release date:	July 2010
First published:	2010
Authors:	Nicholas Orme
Contributors:	Oliver Padel
Dimensions:	305 x 208 x 30mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Cloth over boards
Pages:	354
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-1-904356-12-7
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > British & Irish history > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > General > History of religion Books > History > British & Irish history > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > General > History of religion
LSN:	1-904356-12-5
Barcode:	9781904356127

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