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Book Synopsis: The first English hospitals appeared soon after the Norman Conquest. By the year 1300 they numbered over 500, caring for the sick at every level of society—from the gentry and clergy to pilgrims, travelers, beggars, and lepers. Excluded from towns but placed by main highways where they could gather alms, they had a complex relation with medieval society: cherished yet marginalized, self-contained yet also parasitic.
This book—the first general history of medieval and Tudor hospitals in eighty-five years—traces when and why they originated and follows their development through the crisis periods of the Black Death and the English Reformation when many disappeared. Nicholas Orme and Margaret Webster explore the hospitals' religious, charitable, and medical functions, examine their buildings, staffing, and finances, and analyze their patients in terms of social background and medical needs. They reconstruct the daily life of hospitals, from worship to living conditions, food, and care. The general survey is complemented by a regional study of hospitals of the southwest of England, including detailed histories of all the recorded institutions in Cornwall and Devon.
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Discover the fascinating history of English hospitals with The English Hospital, 1070-1570 Book. This enlightening book takes you on a journey through the origins of hospitals in medieval and Tudor times, when these institutions played a crucial role in caring for the sick and needy across all sections of society. From the affluent to the destitute, from clergy to lepers, these hospitals provided a safe haven for those in need.
Written by Nicholas Orme and Margaret Webster, experts in medieval history, this book offers a comprehensive exploration of the hospitals' religious, charitable, and medical functions. Discover the intriguing stories behind their buildings, staffing, and finances, as well as the social backgrounds and medical needs of their patients. With meticulous research and captivating storytelling, this book paints a vivid picture of daily life within these medieval hospitals.
Unveiling the history of over 500 hospitals, The English Hospital, 1070-1570 discusses the challenges faced by these institutions during periods of crisis, such as the Black Death and the English Reformation. Learn how hospitals adapted and survived during these turbulent times and understand the complex relationship they had with the society that relied on their existence.
If you are passionate about history and want to explore the rich tapestry of medieval and Tudor hospitals, this book is an absolute must-read. Don't miss this unique opportunity to delve into a captivating world of religious devotion, compassion, and the pursuit of health. Order your copy of The English Hospital, 1070-1570 Book today!
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