Monasticism in late medieval England, c.1300–1535

Monasticism in Late Medieval England, c.1300–1535 provides the first collection of translated sources on this subject. The volume covers both male and female houses of all orders and sizes, offering a range of new perspectives on the character and reputation of English monasteries in the later Middle Ages.

The first section surveys the internal affairs of English monasteries, including recruitment, the monastic economy, and standards of observance and learning. The second part examines the relationships between monasteries and the world, exploring the monastic contribution to late medieval religion and society, as well as lay attitudes towards monks and nuns in the years leading up to the Dissolution.

This book is an ideal introduction to this topic for students and scholars. Supported by an extended and accessible introduction, this collection of documents provides an unrivalled insight into the last phase of monastic life in medieval England.