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Peter Levi.
The Frontiers of Paradise: A History of Monks and Monasteries.

Published London: Collins Harvill, 1987.
ISBN 0002725134;
ISBN-13 9780002725132.
Binding: hardback, stitch bound.
Printer: Hartnolls Ltd., Bodmin.
Size: 142x220x29mm.
Page count: 224pp.
Main language: English.
Overall condition good: this copy has some mild scuffs and marks on the dustjacket, not too badly worn, but with its edges a bit foxed and its spine slightly faded; the book itself looks in good order, text appears to be free of marking.


This item £7.00
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within the UK
(delivery outside the UK not currently available)

Weight without packaging: 520g.

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No particular medieval emphasis, explores the variety and development of eastern and western traditions over nearly 3,000 years.

Contents: Monks; History of monks; Various examples in more detail; Monastic culture; Everyday life of monks; Epilogue — what monks symbolize — what survives.
Appendix: 'Ruined Abbeys' [poem].

Illustrations: no
Maps & plans: 1

Notes: no
Tables: no
Genealogies: no
Chronology: no
Glossary: no
Bibliography: 1 page
Index: yes

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