Against the Friars: Antifraternalism in Medieval France and England

by Tim Rayborn

The friars represented a remarkable innovation in medieval religious life. Founded in the early 13th century, the Franciscans and Dominicans seemed a perfect solution to the Church's troubles in confronting rapid changes in society. They attracted enthusiastic support, especially from the papacy, to which they answered directly. In their first 200 years, membership grew at an astonishing rate, and they became counsellors to princes and kings, receiving...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786468319
• ISBN13: 9780786468317
• Release Date: October 2014
• Publisher: McFarland and Company, Inc.
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.0" x 9.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher