medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
With George's permission, I am delighted to
announce the publication of The Canterbury and York Society's 100th
volume:
Petitions to the Crown from English Religious
Houses c.1272-c.1484, edited by Gwilym Dodd and Alison K
McHardy
Here follows the dust jacket's
description:
Through the
petitions which they addressed to the crown the people of medieval England speak
to us directly: the human interest stories they reveal are perhaps the nearest
thing to local newspapers which the middle ages have left us. Petitions were the
subject's last resort when normal channels of law and government had failed, and
offered kings the opportunity to exercise qualities of generosity, compassion,
and sound judgment. However, despite their importance, they have not hitherto
been recognized as a source for ecclesiastical history, a gap which this volume
rectifies. A selection of over 200 cases shows the religious of medieval England
taking full advantage of this mechanism, petitioning as landowners, neighbours,
citizens, individuals, and religious orders. The subjects covered range from
requests for tax rebates, and complaints about royal officials, to disputes with
tenants, with townsmen, monastic rivals, and ecclesiastical superiors. National
politics and international warfare are also represented, as are coastal erosion,
and higher education. English summaries, explanatory notes and an extensive
introduction enhance the reader's appreciation of this rich and remarkable
resource.
This volume
will be issued to all members of the Society (new members always
welcome)
For information
on how you may become a member, or obtain a copy without applying for
membership, please contact me off-list.
Regards,
Rosemary
Hayes
Dr RCE Hayes
Honorary Treasurer
Canterbury
and York Society
18 Murrayfield Drive
Edinburgh
EH12 6EB
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