""The Monks of the West: From St. Benedict to St. Bernard V1"" is a historical book written by Charles de Montalembert. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the development of monasticism in the Western world, from its origins with St. Benedict in the 6th century to the time of St. Bernard in the 12th century. De Montalembert explores the different types of monasticism that emerged during this period, including the Benedictines, the Cluniacs,...