The world of medieval monasticism : its history and forms of life /

Melville, Gert,

The world of medieval monasticism : its history and forms of life / Gert Melville ; translated by James Mixson ; foreword by Giles Constable. - xvii, 444 pages : illustrations, maps ; 22 cm. - Cisterican studies series ; no. 263. . - Cisterican studies series ; no. 263. .

Includes bibliographical references (pages 384-431) and indexes.

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Monasticism and religious orders--History--Europe--Middle Ages, 600-1500.
Monastic and religious life--History--Europe--Middle Ages, 600-1500.
Monks--Social conditions.--Europe


Europe--Church history--600-1500.

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