Bishop and Chapter in Twelfth-Century England: A Study of the 'Mensa Episcopalis' by Everett U. Crosby
English | Oct 30, 2003 | ISBN: 0521445078, 052152184X | 466 Pages | PDF | 7 MB
English | Oct 30, 2003 | ISBN: 0521445078, 052152184X | 466 Pages | PDF | 7 MB
This book is a study of the reformation in ecclesiastical politics in twelfth-century England whereby the cathedral chapter, by gradually gaining control of more of its own wealth and resources, increased its power and emerged as a community largely independent of the bishop.