From Sacred Waters and Pagan Goddesses to Holy Wells

The cult of saints and the Virgin Mary in medieval Britain

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• Robin Melrose

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• 344 Seiten
• 13 Lesestunden

• Geschichte

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The book explores the dramatic transformation of Britain during the late 1530s when Henry VIII's dissolution of monasteries led to the rapid decline of a vibrant culture filled with saints and religious shrines. It highlights the profound impact of this upheaval on society, faith, and the landscape, illustrating how a rich spiritual heritage was dismantled almost overnight. Through historical analysis, the narrative sheds light on the cultural and religious shifts that defined this pivotal moment in British history.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2016
• Einband: Paperback