The Birgittines of Syon Abbey
| Author | : Susan Powell |
| Publisher | : Brepols Publishers |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2017 |
| ISBN-10 | : 2503532357 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9782503532356 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (356 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Birgittines of Syon Abbey by : Susan Powell
Download or read book The Birgittines of Syon Abbey written by Susan Powell and published by Brepols Publishers. This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume examines the Birgittine Order of nuns as producers and readers of texts in Britain from the fifteenth to the early sixteenth century, through an analysis of medieval manuscripts and early printed books. It highlights the community's response to teachings of St Birgitta, the dissemination of Birgittine texts, and Lady Margaret Beaufort's role as intermediary between Syon and the outside world.
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