Books in the Studies in the History of Medieval Religion series

Our major sources for the life and death of Thomas Becket are rigorously examined in this major new book.

First full-length account of St Stephen's Chapel, bringing out its full importance and influence throughout the Middle Ages.In St Stephen's College, the royally-favoured religious institution at the heart of the busy administrative world of the Palace of Westminster, church and state met and collaborated for two centuries, from its foundation to pray for the royal dead by Edward III in 1348, until it was swept away by the second wave of the Reformation in 1548. Monarchs and visitors worshipped in the distinctive chapel on the Thames riverfront. Even when the king and his household were absent, the college's architecture, liturgy and musical strength proclaimed royal piety and royal support for the Church to all who passed by. This monograph recreates a lost institution, whose spectacular cloister still survives deep within the modern Houses of Parliament. It examines its relationship with every English king from Edward III to Edward VI, how it defined itself as the "e;king's chief chapel"e; through turbulent dynastic politics,and its contributions to the early years of the English Reformation. It offers a new perspective on the workings of political, administrative and court life in medieval and early modern Westminster. Dr ELIZABETH BIGGSstarted work on St Stephen's College as part of the large research project "e;St Stephen's Chapel: Visual and Political Culture, 1292-1941"e; at the University of York. She has taught at York and the University of the West of England.

A pioneering, comprehensive investigation into a major Italian monastery.

The first complete critical edition and English translation of Barcelona Archivo de la Corona de Aragon, Cartes Reales, MS 3344.

How guests were cared for in medieval monasteries, exploring the administrative, financial, spiritual and other implications.

Analysis of the patronage of Benedictine monasteries has much to reveal about both monastic life and material culture of the time.

Detailed study of monastic life of the English white canons, based on 15c visitation records.

Normandy transformed from military power base of pagan Norse invaders to Christian political entity.

Papers reflecting current research on orthodox religious practice and ecclesiastical organisation from c.1350-c.1500.

An archaeological investigation into the structure of the medieval chantry chapel, with many implications for religious practice at the time.

Essays provide evidence for the vigour and involvement of religious orders in the years immediately prior to the reformation.

Detailed investigation into a transitional period of the Abbey's history, covering the whole community.

An alternative view of the Conquest and settlement from north-east England, charting relations between the monastic community and the invading Normans.

Both monastic rule and military manual, the Rule is a unique document and an important historical source.

Year 2000 is a Jubilee year for the Catholic church and very large numbers are expected to make the pilgrimage to Rome.

A study of late medieval religious gilds, their form, function, and influence in the community.

Study of the life of bishop of Winchester (1447-86), one of the great educationalists and patrons of learning of late medieval England.

A study of the personal religion of King John, presenting a more complex picture of his actions and attitude.

The relationship between people and parish in the late medieval ages illuminated by this study of a remarkable survival from the period.

Changes in the layout of the cathedral and its close traced over 600 years, using Norwich as a case-study.

First full-length study of Pope Gregory X in relation to Crusade, demonstrating his significant impact.

The monastic life, traditionally considered as an area of withdrawal from the world, is here shown to be shaped by metaphors of war, and to be actively engaged with battle in the world outside.

New essays on the monastic life in the later middle ages show that far from being in decline, it remained rich and vibrant.