Medieval Anchoritisms

Medieval Anchoritisms
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Publisher : DS Brewer
Total Pages : 214
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ISBN-10 : 9781843842774
ISBN-13 : 1843842777
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Book Synopsis Medieval Anchoritisms by : Liz Herbert McAvoy

Download or read book Medieval Anchoritisms written by Liz Herbert McAvoy and published by DS Brewer. This book was released on 2011 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An examination of the importance of anchoritism to social, cultural and religious life in the middle ages.


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