The Coucher Book of Furness Abbey

by Furness Abbey

Book Overview

The Coucher Book of Furness Abbey is a medieval manuscript that has been called one of the most important surviving documents from medieval England. The book contains a record of land grants, leases, and other legal transactions made by the powerful Cistercian abbey over the course of several centuries. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the social, economic, and religious structures of the era, as well as the lives of the people who lived and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1021175714
• ISBN13: 9781021175717
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 284 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"