Life in a Medieval Abbey

by Tony McAleavy

The four main sections of this book (daily life, the origins of monastic life, monasteries in the medieval world, decline and fall) not only open a window on to a day in the life of a monk, but also tell a fascinating story of cultural flowering and decay.

Genres: Nonfiction, History

64 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1996

Reviews

[Russell Hall · Rating 3 out of 5]

I had never known much about the Abbeys in England aside from their disolution under Great Harry. Since so many members of the church haunt the pages of British History, I needed the background of the life in the medieval Church.