English Episcopal ACTA 38, London 1229-1280

by Philippa M. Hoskin

The position of the medieval diocese of London - situated at the heart of government - ensured that the bishops were involved in both pastoral care and politics. Volume 38 edits the extant documents of five bishops of London, from Roger Niger to John Chishull. It includes an extensive introduction, which considers the role of men such as Fulk Basset and Henry of Sandwich, both within their diocese and beyond, and examines in particular how, as bishops...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0197264859
• ISBN13: 9780197264850
• Release Date: September 2011
• Publisher: British Academy
• Length: 276 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.3" x 9.3"