The Parish in English Life 1400-1600

by Katherine L. French (Editor), Gary G. Gibbs (Editor), Beat A. Kumin (Editor)

The first comprehensive survey of the religious, social and cultural life of late medieval and Reformation parishes covers town and country, northern as well as southern communities, and provides an indication of the European setting just before and just after the enormous social and religious changes of the 16th century. 15 illustrations.

Hardcover

First published September 1, 1997

About the author

Katherine French is a Professor of Medieval English History at the University of Michigan. She specializes in Medieval and women's history.

Her work has received support from Radcliffe Institute, the National Endowment for the Humanities, the American Historical Association, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Charlotte W. Newcombe Foundation.