Holy Entrepreneurs : Cistercians, Knights, and Economic Exchange in Twelfth-Century Burgundy /
Bouchard, Constance Brittain
Holy Entrepreneurs : Cistercians, Knights, and Economic Exchange in Twelfth-Century Burgundy / Constance Brittain Bouchard. - 1 online resource (260 p.)
Frontmatter -- Contents -- Preface -- Abbreviations and Manuscript Sources -- Introduction -- CHAPTER ONE. Pawning, Leasing, Exchanges, and Sales -- CHAPTER TWO. Gifts and Countergifts -- CHAPTER THREE. Types of Cistercian Property -- CHAPTER FOUR. Quarrels, Claims, and Confirmation -- CHAPTER FIVE. The Cistercians’ Neighbors -- CONCLUSIONS. Economic Exchange and Cistercian Ideals -- APPENDIX. The Abbots of Cistercian Houses in Burgundy -- Selected Bibliography -- Index
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The twelfth century was characterized by intense spirituality as well as rapid economic development. Drawing on unprecedented research, Constance Brittain Bouchard demonstrates that the Cistercian monks of Burgundy were exemplary in both spheres. Bouchard explores the web of economic ties that linked the Cistercian monasteries with their secular neighbors, especially the knights, and reaches some surprising conclusions about Cistercian attitudes.
Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.
In English.
9781501721038
10.7591/9781501721038 doi
Commerce--History--Medieval, 500-1500.
Nobility--Economic conditions.--France--Burgundy
Medieval & Renaissance Studies.
Religious Studies.
HISTORY / Medieval.
HC277.B8 / B67 1991eb
330.944/4022
Holy Entrepreneurs : Cistercians, Knights, and Economic Exchange in Twelfth-Century Burgundy / Constance Brittain Bouchard. - 1 online resource (260 p.)
Frontmatter -- Contents -- Preface -- Abbreviations and Manuscript Sources -- Introduction -- CHAPTER ONE. Pawning, Leasing, Exchanges, and Sales -- CHAPTER TWO. Gifts and Countergifts -- CHAPTER THREE. Types of Cistercian Property -- CHAPTER FOUR. Quarrels, Claims, and Confirmation -- CHAPTER FIVE. The Cistercians’ Neighbors -- CONCLUSIONS. Economic Exchange and Cistercian Ideals -- APPENDIX. The Abbots of Cistercian Houses in Burgundy -- Selected Bibliography -- Index
restricted access http://purl.org/coar/access_right/c_16ec
The twelfth century was characterized by intense spirituality as well as rapid economic development. Drawing on unprecedented research, Constance Brittain Bouchard demonstrates that the Cistercian monks of Burgundy were exemplary in both spheres. Bouchard explores the web of economic ties that linked the Cistercian monasteries with their secular neighbors, especially the knights, and reaches some surprising conclusions about Cistercian attitudes.
Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.
In English.
9781501721038
10.7591/9781501721038 doi
Commerce--History--Medieval, 500-1500.
Nobility--Economic conditions.--France--Burgundy
Medieval & Renaissance Studies.
Religious Studies.
HISTORY / Medieval.
HC277.B8 / B67 1991eb
330.944/4022