The Influence Of The Black Death On The English Monasteries (1916) - Mode, Peter George
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The Influence of the Black Death on the English Monasteries is a historical analysis of the impact of the bubonic plague on the monastic communities of England in the 14th century. Written by Peter George Mode and first published in 1916, the book explores how the disease affected the social, economic, and religious structures of these institutions.Mode begins by providing a brief overview of the history of monasticism in England, explaining the various orders and their roles in society. He then delves into the outbreak of the Black Death and its devastating effects on the population,…mehr

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The Influence of the Black Death on the English Monasteries is a historical analysis of the impact of the bubonic plague on the monastic communities of England in the 14th century. Written by Peter George Mode and first published in 1916, the book explores how the disease affected the social, economic, and religious structures of these institutions.Mode begins by providing a brief overview of the history of monasticism in England, explaining the various orders and their roles in society. He then delves into the outbreak of the Black Death and its devastating effects on the population, including the monks and nuns who lived in isolation within their monasteries.The author examines how the plague disrupted the daily routines of monastic life, causing a decline in the number of monks and nuns, and creating a shortage of labor. He also explores the economic consequences of the disease, as monasteries struggled to maintain their estates and provide for their communities.Mode argues that the Black Death had a profound impact on the religious practices of the monasteries, leading to changes in their theology and spirituality. He suggests that the trauma of the epidemic caused many monks and nuns to focus more on personal salvation and less on the communal aspects of their faith.Overall, The Influence of the Black Death on the English Monasteries provides a detailed and insightful analysis of a crucial period in English history. It offers a valuable perspective on the ways in which a catastrophic event can reshape society and transform longstanding institutions.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.