English Monastic Life

English Monastic Life is a book written by Francis Aidan Gasquet that explores the history and culture of monasticism in England. Gasquet, a Benedictine monk and historian, provides a detailed account of the daily life of monks and the development of monasticism in England from its beginnings in the 6th century to the dissolution of the monasteries in the 16th century.The book covers a wide range of topics, including the organization and structure of monastic communities, the role of monks in society, the religious and spiritual practices of monastic life, and the impact of monasticism on English culture and society.Gasquet draws on a wide range of historical sources, including chronicles, letters, and official documents, to provide a rich and nuanced account of English monastic life. He also includes numerous illustrations and photographs to help bring the world of the medieval monastery to life.Whether you are a historian, a student of religion, or simply interested in the history of England, English Monastic Life is an essential read that provides a fascinating glimpse into a world that is both distant and yet still relevant to our understanding of the present day.1904. This volume gives a brief account of the origin and aim of each of the Orders existing in England in pre-Reformation days, and draws up a general list of the various houses in as plain and popular manner as Abbot Gasquet could. He attempted to set before the reader the general tenor of the life lived by the inmates in any one of those monastic establishments. Contents: monastic life; material parts of a monastery; monastery and its rulers; obedientiaries; daily life in a monastery; nuns of medieval England; external relations of the monastic orders; paid servants of the monastery; various religious orders. Handsomely illustrated.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.