English Monastic Finances in the Later Middle Ages

Originally published in 1926, this book provides a discussion of the finances and administration of monasteries in England during the medieval period.

R. H. Snape (Author)

9781107455542, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 1 January 2015

204 pages
23.1 x 15.2 x 1.7 cm, 0.65 kg

Originally published in 1926, as part of the Cambridge Studies in Medieval Life and Thought series, this book was formed from an essay that won the Prince Consort Prize in 1912. It provides a discussion of the finances and administration of monasteries in England during the latter part of the medieval period. Appendices and textual notes are also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in monastic finances and medieval English history.

Introduction
1. The monastic population
2. The monastic organisation
3. The monastic revenues
4. Aspects of monastic expenditure
5. Monastic debt
6. The material comfort of monastic life
Appendix A. The Cluniac houses, 1262–79
Appendix B. The province of Rouen, 1248–69
Appendix C. The bursary
Index.

Subject Areas: British & Irish history [HBJD1]