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The English Church, 940-1154. - Review - book review
Contemporary Review, Feb, 2001
The English Church, 940-1154. H. R. Loyn. Longman. [pound]15.99 p.b. 174 pages. ISBN 0-582-30303-6. This study is part of Longman's series, 'The Medieval World'. By starting this history in 940 the author brings home the point that the Norman Conquest was but one event, however important, in the history of the English Church.
Others, such as the monastic revival of the tenth century, were likewise important. In his survey the author concentrates much attention on the monastic reform of the tenth century which began in the 940s at Gloucester. Monasteries were, after all, the power-houses of the English church. He then has chapters on reforming leaders such as Aelfric and Wulfstan, the church from Cnut to Edward the Confessor, the effects of the Conquest, the Church as seen through the information in Domesday Book, the Church under the heirs of William I, the reign of Stephen and, finally, an intriguing chapter on 'doctrine, relief and ritual'. This will prove a most welcome introduction to an often neglected period in English church history.
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