Anglo-Norman Durham 1093-1193

"Impressive... the cumulative effect [of these papers] is very great indeed." JOURNAL OF ECCLESIASTICAL HISTORY. This study of Anglo-Norman Durham's history, architecture, art, and religious and literary culture covers much ground, including the Cathedral Priory and its relationship to monastic reform; the careers of the prince bishops; studies of the spectacular castle; the relationship between Durham and the Scottish kings; the architecture of the cathedral; and Durham manuscripts and texts, featuring historical compilations and the remarkable Old English poem 'De situ Dunelmi'.

Author: David W. Rollason
Publisher: Boydell Press
Published: 10/06/1998
Pages: 536
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 2.54lbs
Size: 9.20h x 6.70w x 1.43d
ISBN: 9780851156545

About the Author
Burton, Janet: - JANET BURTON is Professor of Medieval History at University of Wales Trinity Saint David, Lampeter and the author of many books and articles on monastic history.Harvey, Margaret: - MARGARET HARVEY has had a distinguished career in Durham University, with a particular research specialism in the medieval papacy; she is an authority onthe religious history of late medieval and early modern Durham.Prestwich, Michael C.: - Michael Prestwich is Professor of History at the University of Durham.
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