John of Wales A Study of the Works and Ideas of a Thirteenth-Century Friar |
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| Author:
| Swanson, Jenny |
| Series title: | Cambridge Studies in Medieval Life and Thought: Fourth Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-511-52245-1 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2009 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Digital download and online |
| List Price: | USD $165.00 |
Book Description:
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This book examines the selected writings of John of Wales, a thirteenth-century Franciscan scholar. Through a detailed analysis of his world view, the author establishes John's strong interest in politics and contemporary social issues and helps to explain why his writings appealed to young preachers and the popular imagination.
This book examines the selected writings of John of Wales, a thirteenth-century Franciscan scholar. Through a detailed analysis of his world view, the author establishes John's strong interest in politics and contemporary social issues and helps to explain why his writings appealed to young preachers and the popular imagination.