Giles Constable Libros

This paperback edition presents a detailed exploration of the evolution of religious thought and institutions, highlighting significant shifts and developments over time. The author provides a compelling narrative that examines how beliefs and practices have transformed, offering insights into the broader cultural and historical contexts that influenced these changes. This work serves as an essential resource for anyone interested in the dynamics of religion and its impact on society.

The book explores the intricate system of tithes associated with monks during the Middle Ages, examining both the payments made to them and their contributions. Professor Constable delves into the economic and social implications of these tithes, shedding light on the role of monastic institutions in medieval society. Through detailed analysis, the study reveals how these financial transactions influenced religious practices and community relationships during this historical period.

Focusing on the late eleventh to the twelfth century, this book explores the evolution of religious thought and institutions, emphasizing the roles of monks, nuns, hermits, and various reform movements. It examines the interactions between reformers and their environments, delving into their motivations and spiritual practices as revealed in their writings. This study complements the author's earlier work by adopting a vertical approach to analyze the swift changes in religious life during this transformative period in history.

Focusing on monasticism in Normandy, this volume explores the intricate dynamics between church and state during the eleventh and twelfth centuries. It delves into the historical context and the tensions that shaped religious and political landscapes, providing valuable insights into the era's conflicts and the role of monastic institutions.

Focusing on medieval monastic and ecclesiastical history, this collection of Giles Constable's key articles offers a thorough exploration of research in the field. It delves into various aspects of monastic life during the Middle Ages, spanning regions from Germany to Normandy and England to Sicily, providing valuable insights into the cultural and religious practices of the time.

The collection features revised essays by Giles Constable on 12th-century crusading, complemented by two new studies focusing on the crusaders' cross and the Fourth Crusade. It also includes explorations of crusading terminology and the classification of the crusades. This volume highlights the multifaceted nature of crusading, providing insights into its historical significance and the evolution of its concepts over time.

The essays published in this volume cover many aspects of the history of Cluny from its foundation until the end of the twelfth century. Four of them are published here for the first time, and others appear in a revised form. The three articles on Cluny in the tenth, eleventh, and twelfth centuries constitute a brief survey of Cluny at the height of its prestige and influence. Others, such as the articles on Cluny and the Investiture Controversy and the First Crusade, deal with the influence of Cluny outside its walls. Yet others are concerned with the relations between Cluny and other orders, between Cluny and its dependent houses, and between the abbey and town of Cluny. The remainder study the internal history of the abbey, the administration, legislation, and finances of the order, and of its development and problems, especially in the twelfth century.