Those Who Prayed: An Anthology of Medieval Sources

by Peter Speed

Peter Speed's volume of medieval sources in English translation includes a wide variety of readings from Britain and the Continent, is richly illustrated, and it provides an ideal introduction to classic sources and new trends in medieval studies for the student and the general reader alike. Chapter topics heaven and hell; the Roman Empire; the Early Middle Ages; Spain in the Early Middle Ages; monastic life; the religious orders; women and religion; secular clergy; literacy, education and books; pilgrims; crusaders; heretics; Christians and Jews; and Church and state. 228 readings include chronicles, histories; guidebooks; legal documents; biographies and miracle books; monastic rules, registers and petitions; letters, poetry, and vision literature. Preface, introduction, bibliography, and index. 100 illustrations, 3 plans.

300 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1997

Reviews

[Ned Leffingwell · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book is a collection of primary sources relating to the church during the Middle Ages. The author has edited similar books focusing on people who fought and worked. This book was more bloody and had more political intrigue than the others. I would recommend this to people doing research, for pleasure reading look elsewhere.