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Warrior Churchmen of Medieval England, 1000-1250: Theory and Reality
Craig M. Nakashian
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Description for Warrior Churchmen of Medieval England, 1000-1250: Theory and Reality
Hardback. An examination of the actions of clerics in warfare in the eleventh and twelfth centuries, looking at the difference between their actions and prescriptions for behavior. Num Pages: 304 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3H; HBJD1; HBLC1; HRCC2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 164 x 23. Weight in Grams: 676.
Christianity has had a problematic relationship with warfare throughout its history, with the middle ages being no exception. While warfare came to be accepted as a necessary activity for laymen, clerics were largely excluded from military activity. Those who participated in war risked falling foul of a number of accepted canons of the church as well as the opinions of their peers. However, many continued to involve themselves in war - including active participation on battlefields. This book, focusing on a number of individual English clerics between 1000 and 1250, seeks to untangle the cultural debate surrounding this ... Read more
Christianity has had a problematic relationship with warfare throughout its history, with the middle ages being no exception. While warfare came to be accepted as a necessary activity for laymen, clerics were largely excluded from military activity. Those who participated in war risked falling foul of a number of accepted canons of the church as well as the opinions of their peers. However, many continued to involve themselves in war - including active participation on battlefields. This book, focusing on a number of individual English clerics between 1000 and 1250, seeks to untangle the cultural debate surrounding this ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Boydell & Brewer Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
Woodbridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781783271627
SKU
V9781783271627
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Ref
99-50
Reviews for Warrior Churchmen of Medieval England, 1000-1250: Theory and Reality
An engaging volume which makes a significant contribution to our understanding of the medieval clergy and the attitudes (both idealistic and pragmatic) which shaped them. HISTORY Will be of real value to all interested in clerical warfare, not to mention those concerned with some individual prelates of the age. SEHEPUNKTE [A]dmirably challenges ... Read more