Medieval Anchoritisms

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Author	: Liz Herbert McAvoy
Publisher	: DS Brewer
Total Pages	: 214
Release	: 2011
ISBN-10	: 9781843842774
ISBN-13	: 1843842777
Rating	: 4/5 (74 Downloads)

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Book Synopsis Medieval Anchoritisms by : Liz Herbert McAvoy

Book excerpt: An examination of the importance of anchoritism to social, cultural and religious life in the middle ages.

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