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The Founding Of St. Mary's Abbey And St. Leonard's Hospital York (1898)

The Founding Of St. Mary's Abbey And St. Leonard's Hospital York (1898)

Raine, James

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Religion General Fiction AnthologiesCatholicism

ISBN10: 116628252X
ISBN13: 9781166282523
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 88
Weight: 0.28
Height: 0.18 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The book The Founding of St. Mary's Abbey and St. Leonard's Hospital York is a historical account of the establishment of two important institutions in York, England. The author, James Raine, provides a detailed description of the founding and early years of St. Mary's Abbey and St. Leonard's Hospital, both of which played significant roles in the religious and social life of the city.Raine's account is based on extensive research, including primary sources such as charters and manuscripts, as well as secondary sources such as histories of the period. He begins by tracing the origins of St. Mary's Abbey, which was founded in the 11th century by William the Conqueror's half-brother, Archbishop Odo. Raine describes the abbey's early years, including its struggles to establish itself and its eventual rise to prominence as one of the most important religious institutions in the region.The book also covers the founding of St. Leonard's Hospital, which was established in the 12th century as a place of refuge for the sick and infirm. Raine provides a detailed account of the hospital's development, including its early years as a small, humble institution and its eventual growth into a large and influential hospital that provided care for thousands of patients.Throughout the book, Raine provides insights into the social and religious context of the time, including the role of the church in medieval society and the challenges faced by religious institutions in the face of political upheaval and social change. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of York, the medieval church, or the development of healthcare institutions in England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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