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100 1 _aCutts, Edward Lewes,
_d1824-1901
245 1 0 _aScenes and Characters of the Middle Ages :
_bThird Edition
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2013-05-27
505 0 _aThe monks of the Middle Ages -- The hermits and recluses of the Middle Ages -- The pilgrims of the Middle Ages -- The secular clergy of the Middle Ages -- The minstrels of the Middle Ages -- The knights of the Middle Ages -- The merchants of the Middle Ages.
508 _aE-text prepared by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http://archive.org)
520 _a"Scenes and Characters of the Middle Ages" by Edward Lewes Cutts is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the various aspects of medieval life, particularly focusing on monachism and the impact of monastic orders on society. Through a series of sketches, it seeks to bring to life the daily routines, challenges, and characteristics of monks during the Middle Ages, along with the historical context of their existence. The opening of the narrative introduces the theme of monachism by tracing its origins back to the second century in Egypt, where early ascetics withdrawn from society began to establish communities. The author contrasts these early hermits with the later structured monastic orders, particularly highlighting the development of the Benedictine rule and its widespread acceptance. The text emphasizes not just the spiritual and religious lives of these monks, but also their practical routines, interactions with society, and influence on art and culture. Through vibrant descriptions and historical context, the work aims to provide a rich portrayal of the monks and their vital role in medieval civilization. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCivilization, Medieval
653 _aMiddle Ages -- Social life and customs
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42824
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