Publisher's Synopsis
""Fasti Monastici Aevi Saxonici"" is a book by Walter De Gray Birch, published in 1872. The book is an alphabetical list of the heads of religious houses in England prior to the Norman Conquest, providing a comprehensive overview of monastic life during the Anglo-Saxon period. Birch's work is based on extensive research and draws on a variety of sources, including charters, chronicles, and other historical records. The book is organized by diocese, with each entry providing information on the name, location, and history of the religious house, as well as the names of its founders and the dates of its establishment and dissolution. The book is an invaluable resource for historians and scholars interested in the history of monasticism in England, as well as anyone interested in the social and religious history of the Anglo-Saxon period.To Which Is Prefixed A Chronological Catalogue Of Contemporary Foundations.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.
