This is a fascinating account of daily life in Westminster Abbey, one of medieval England's most important monastic communities. It is also a broad scholarly exploration of some major themes in the social history of the Middle Ages by one of its most distinguished historians. Barbara Harvey exploits the exceptionally rich archives of the Benedictine foundation of Westminster to the full, offering numerous vivid insights into the lives of the Westminster monks, their pensioners, and their patrons. She examines their charitable practices, their food and drink, illness and death, the abbey servants and the institution of corrodies--a key aspect of the abbey's finances. Harvey sets her findings in the context both of other religious institutions and of the secular world. Full of color and interest, Living and Dying in England is a highly readable and authoritative contribution to medieval history.

Living and Dying in England 1100-1540: The Monastic Experience (Ford Lectures)

History

Harvey, Barbara

Historical Study & Educational Resources

Oxford University Press

This is a fascinating account of daily life in Westminster Abbey, one of medieval England's most important monastic communities. It is also a broad scholarly exploration of some major themes in the social history of the Middle Ages by one of its most distinguished historians. Barbara Harvey exploits the exceptionally rich archives of the Benedictine foundation of Westminster to the full, offering numerous vivid insights into the lives of the Westminster monks, their pensioners, and their patrons. She examines their charitable practices, their food and drink, illness and death, the abbey servants and the institution of corrodies-a key aspect of the abbey's finances. Harvey sets her findings in the context both of other religious institutions and of the secular world. Full of color and interest, Living and Dying in England is a highly readable and authoritative contribution to medieval history.

Living and Dying in England, 1100-1540: The Monastic Experience (Clarendon Paperbacks)

Europe

Clarendon Press

Traces the material fortunes of the abbot and convent of Westminster and describes the changing policies which the monks brought to bear on their estates, and the responses of their tenants to those policies.

Westminster Abbey and Its Estates in the Middle Ages

Business & Money

Economics

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Oughton, David

Business

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Cases and Commentary on Tort

Marston, John

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Q and A: Law of Torts 2007-2008 (Blackstone's Law Questions and Answers)

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Blackstone Press

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Barbara Harvey works with Angelic Reiki and is a church medium living in north Oxfordshire. On 21st December 1994 she was struck down with M.E. (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis). It was the beginning of a journey which changed her life to one of service to the highest good of all. Spiritual Gems contains some of the teachings, prayers and poems Barbara has been inspired to write. They offer insight, healing and assistance for all who wish to open to spirit and our Creator. The spiritual laws of this universe are explained in simple language, so you can practise applying your understanding of their truth in your daily life. Your confidence and inner peace will deepen and strengthen, for all experiences in our lives are a direct reflection of the inner state of our being. As the spiritual law states: As above, so below: As within, so without. This book can be used in many ways. You can search through the index of Gems to find help in a situation, or read through beginning at the front or back, or you can dip into any page that opens for you. As you read and think about each Gem, you will gain confidence, discovering how to deal with the challenges in your life as you live a fulfilling life. Barbara Harvey herself says, 'These teachings have helped me by bringing greater understanding of life and the laws of cause and effect. They have helped me gain confidence on my path towards enlightenment. They have enriched my life.'

Spiritual Gems of Truth

Religion & Spirituality

New Age & Spirituality

Swirl

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Living and Dying in England 1100-1540: The Monastic Experience (Ford Lectures)

Living and Dying in England, 1100-1540: The Monastic Experience (Clarendon Paperbacks)

Westminster Abbey and Its Estates in the Middle Ages

Q&A Revision Guide Law of Torts 2015 and 2016

Cases and Commentary on Tort

Q and A: Law of Torts 2007-2008 (Blackstone's Law Questions and Answers)

Q & A Revision Guide Law of Torts 2013 and 2014 (Questions & Answers)

Cases and Commentary on Tort

Spiritual Gems of Truth