Medieval English Nunneries c. 1275 to 1535 by Eileen Power
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Power, Eileen, 1889-1940
English
"Medieval English Nunneries c. 1275 to 1535" by Eileen Power is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work aims to provide an overview of nunnery life in England during a specific period spanning from the late 13th century to the early 16th century. The main focus is on the daily reality, social structure, and the socioeconomi...
insights into their motivations for taking the veil and the implications of their choices. At the start of the book, the author introduces the concept of nunneries, detailing the variety, distribution, and significance of the houses in England at the time. There were approximately 138 nunneries, mostly belonging to the Benedictine and Cistercian orders, with Power emphasizing that most nuns were drawn from the upper classes, serving as places for women of noble birth to find refuge, pursue a religious vocation, or in some cases, be placed against their will. The chapter outlines different motivations for entering these religious institutions, including familial pressure, economic necessity, and the opportunities nunneries provided for women seeking a respected place in society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Kevin Smith
2 weeks agoI rarely write reviews but the pacing is just right, keeping you engaged from start to finish. A solid resource I will return to often.
Sarah Moore
1 month agoI have to admit, the formatting of this PDF is flawless and easy to read on any device. It exceeded all my expectations.
Jennifer Robinson
4 months agoMake no mistake, the plot twists are genuinely surprising without feeling cheap or forced. I couldn't put it down until the very end.
Christopher Nelson
2 months agoFrom the very first page, it creates a vivid world that you simply do not want to leave. I'm sending the link to all my friends.
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Donna Lopez
5 months agoIt took me a while to start, but it challenges the reader's perspective in the most intellectual way. I couldn't put it down until the very end.