The Age of the Cloister

The Age of the Cloister

by Christopher Brooke (Author)

Synopsis

Among the most beautiful and evocative buildings in the whole of Christendom are the monasteries of Western Europe. Set either in remote and lovely surroundings or in bustling areas of pilgrimage, they remain monuments to the intense spiritual experiences of medieval times. In this exploration of the age of monasticism, Christopher Brooke examines the ideals, the achievements and the impact on society of this extraordinary flowering of spirituality.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 368
Edition: Reprint
Publisher: Sutton Publishing Ltd
Published: 25 Aug 2003

ISBN 10: 0750932880
ISBN 13: 9780750932882

Author Bio
Christopher Brooke is a leading scholar of medieval history and is the former professor of Ecclesiastical History at the University of Cambridge . He is also a fellow of Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge, the British Academy and the Medieval Academy of America.