The Normans in England (1066-1154)

by Alfred Edward Bland

Book Overview

In the process of time the study of letters and of religion decayed, many years before the coming of the Normans. The clergy, content with insufficient learning, could scarcely stammer the words of the sacraments, and one who understood grammar was a cause of amazement and wonder to the rest. The monks made a mock of their rule, wearing fine garments and eating all kinds of food. The nobles, given over to gluttony and lust, used not to attend church...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1519746385
• ISBN13: 9781519746382
• Release Date: December 2015
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"