Bishop and Chapter in Twelfth-Century England A Study of the 'Mensa Episcopalis' |
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| Author:
| Crosby, Everett U. |
| Series title: | Cambridge Studies in Medieval Life and Thought: Fourth Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-511-52239-0 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2009 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Digital download and online |
| List Price: | AUD $200.00 |
Book Description:
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This book is a study of the reformation in ecclesiastical politics in twelfth-century England whereby the cathedral chapter, by gradually gaining control of more of its own wealth and resources, increased its power and emerged as a community largely independent of the bishop.
This book is a study of the reformation in ecclesiastical politics in twelfth-century England whereby the cathedral chapter, by gradually gaining control of more of its own wealth and resources, increased its power and emerged as a community largely independent of the bishop.