The reign of Pope Urban II (1088-1099) is often seen as a turning point in the period of medieval history known as the Gregorian Reform. This volume presents for the first time modern editions of, and commentary on, the decrees of Urban's first papal council (at Melfi in 1089), and the excerpts of his acts found in the enigmatic canon-law book labelled the Collectio Britannica. Both editions are accompanied by English translations of the Latin texts.

Pope Urban II, the Collectio Britannica, and the Council of Melfi (1089)

History

Somerville, Robert

Europe

Clarendon Press

The Council of Piacenza is among the most important moments of the Reform that was sweeping through the Western Church at the end of the eleventh century. It is often regarded as a launching pad for the First Crusade, though the matter is obscure and serves only to hide the assembly's true significance as a turning point in the papal schism between Popes Gregory VII/Urban II and the so-called anti-pope Clement III. The canons promulgated at Piacenza became landmarks not only for the eleventh- and twelfth-century Reform, but more broadly for the Church of the High Middle Ages and even beyond. Robert Somerville situates Piacenza in historical context, discusses the sources, the attendance, and the need for a new edition of the legislation. The official canons are lost, but several dozen twelfth-century manuscripts were consulted for a new edition of these provisions. The account finishes with a commentary on Piacenza's legislation and a discussion of the subsequent legislation of Urban II's synods. Somerville completes the picture of what can be known about the papal synods of one of the most influential Roman pontiffs of the Middle Ages.

Pope Urban II's Council of Piacenza

Oxford University Press

xi 108p hardback, tan cloth very fresh, tight and clean copy, very good indeed

Pope Alexander III and the Council of Tours (1163 : A Study of Ecclesiastical Politics and Institutions in the Twelfth Century)

Religion & Spirituality

Christian Books & Bibles

Univ. Of California Pr.

<div>From the Preface: &nbsp; The 1163 council at Tours met amidst the most protracted conflict between a pope and a secular ruler in medieval history, the eighteen-year struggle between Alexander III and Frederick Barbarossa. The gathering duly receives a paragraph or so in surveys of that dispute, and it usually is included--and properly so--in lists of the important sources for twelfth- and thirteenth-century canon law. But the meeting has been accorded no integrated study of all its political and legislative facets, nor have all of the sources, even all of those available in print, ever been utilized together.&nbsp; &nbsp; The present work strives to offer in one volume a historical account of the synod at Tours which is as complete as possible. That means uncovering the conciliar events as well as pondering their relation to the great issues of the time, especially Alexander's struggle with Frederick. The aim is to reconstruct, as sources permit, what happened at a council of acknowledged import, and at the same time to examine the interdependence of those events with the historical climate in which the gathering convened. Such reciprocity often has become hazy, but synods do not assemble in a vacuum. Their histories gain greater fascination in proportion to how successfully the events in concilio can be linked to movements and pressures from society at large. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1977. &nbsp; </div>

Pope Alexander III And the Council of Tours (1163): A Study of Ecclesiastical Politics and Institutions in the Twelfth Century

University of California Press

The Facts About Alternative Medicine

Medical Books

Time Life UK

Do-it-yourself Health

Health, Fitness & Dieting

An updated and expanded version of the original edition, published in 1998. That original edition went up through 1245. This new version extends to 1317 and adds two important prefaces.

Prefaces to Canon Law Books in Latin Christianity: Selected Translations, 500-1317 (Studies in Medieval and Early Modern Canon Law)

Brasington, Bruce C.

The Catholic University of America Press

Fifteen essays by Paul Oscar Kristeller's senior colleagues at Columbia University. Authors include: Roger S. Bagnall, J.M.W. Bean, James Beck, Richard Brilliant, Alan Cameron, James Coulter, Robert W. Hanning, Arthur Hyman, Gillian Lindt, Eugene F. Rice Jr., David Rosand, Karl-Ludwig Selig, Robert Somerville, Leonardo Tarán, and David Yerkes. 218 pp. 18 illustrations, index.

Florilegium Columbianum: Essays in Honor of Paul Oskar Kristeller

Selig, Karl-Ludwig

Historical Study & Educational Resources

Italica Press

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts are available in print, making them highly accessible to libraries, undergraduate students, and independent scholars.Medical theory and practice of the 1700s developed rapidly, as is evidenced by the extensive collection, which includes descriptions of diseases, their conditions, and treatments. Books on science and technology, agriculture, military technology, natural philosophy, even cookbooks, are all contained here.++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification:++++Countway Library of MedicineT172055London : printed for T. Egerton, 1796. [2],ii,xxx,[2],92p. ; 8°

Memoir on the medical arrangements necessary to be observed in camps: the means of rendering the clothing of soldiers against moisture: of promoting ... the introduction or spreading of diseases.

Gale ECCO, Print Editions

Barn Club: A Tale of Forgotten Elm Trees, Traditional Craft and Community Spirit

"In today's ego-techno-centred world, Robert Somerville's . . . Barn Club approach is a way forward that utilizes local traditions, local materials, and local hands to create a built environment that is more harmonious with the natural world and of course more beautiful."--Jack A. Sobon, architect, timber framer, and author of Hand Hewn "Somerville knows more about wooden barn construction than almost anyone alive."--The Telegraph Natural history meets traditional hand craft in this celebration of the elm tree and community spirit. When renowned craftsman Robert Somerville moved to Hertfordshire in southern England, he discovered an unexpected landscape rich with wildlife and elm trees. Nestled within London's commuter belt, this wooded farmland inspired Somerville, a lifelong woodworker, to revive the ancient tradition of hand-raising barns. Barn Club follows the building of Carley Barn over the course of one year. Volunteers from all walks of life joined Barn Club, inspired to learn this ancient skill of building elm barns by hand, at its own quiet pace and in the company of others, while using timber from the local woods. The tale of the elm tree in its landscape is central to Barn Club. Its natural history, historic importance, and remarkable survival make for a fascinating story. This is a tale of forgotten trees, a local landscape, and an ancient craft. This book includes sixteen pages of color photographs, and black and white line drawings of techniques and traditional timber frame barns feature throughout. Perfect for fans of Norwegian Wood and The Hidden Life of Trees.

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Crafts & Hobbies

Chelsea Green Publishing UK

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