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The Prior of the Knights Hospitaller in late medieval England /

The Prior of the Knights Hospitaller played a major role not only within the Order, but also in the wider arena of English - and indeed European - politics. This role, and its changes between 1272 and 1540, are the focus of this new book, which draws exte.

Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Phillips, Simon (Simon David)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Woodbridge, UK ; Rochester, NY : Boydell Press, 2009.
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Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Fiancier and treasurer
  • 3. Defender of the realm
  • 4. International ambassador
  • 5. National statesman
  • 6. The prior and the secularisation of the Order of England
  • 7. Conclusion
  • App. 1. Diplomatic duties of the Prior for the Crown
  • App. 2. Hospitaller presentations to Benefices, 1297-1540.