The English Church, 940-1154The history of the Church in England between the early 10th century and the middle of the 12th century forms a definable unit of study. In this text, Henry Loyn brings to bear all his formidable range of knowledge on this important topic. |
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The Norman Conquest | 67 |
Ecclesiastical Organisation at the End | 87 |
The Reign of Stephen | 121 |
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