The Cult Of Saint George In Medieval England

Author : Jonathan Good
Publisher : Boydell & Brewer
Page : 231 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : History
ISBN : 9781843834694

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The Cult of Saint George in Medieval England by Jonathan Good Pdf

How St. George became the patron saint of England has always been a subject of speculation. He was not English, nor was his principal shrine there - the usual criteria for national patronage ; yet his status and fame came to eclipse that of all other saints. Edward III's use of the saint in his wars against the French established him as a patron and protector of the king ; unlike other saints George was adopted by the English to signify membership of the "community of the realm". This book traces the origins and growth of the cult of St. George, arguing that, especially after Edward's death, George came to represent a "good" politics (deriving from Edward's prosecution of a war with spoils for everyone) and could be used to rebuke subsequent kings for their poor governance. Most medieval kings came to understand this fact, and venerated St. George in order to prove their worthiness to hold their office. The political dimension of the cult never completely displaced the devotional one, but it was so strong that St. George survived the Reformation as a national symbol - one that continues in importance in the recovery of a specifically English identity.

Author : Jonathan Good
Publisher : Boydell Press
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2015-04-16
Category : History
ISBN : 1783270632

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The Cult of St George in Medieval England by Jonathan Good Pdf

A survey of the cult of St George in the middle ages, investigating its beginning and growth, and its manipulation for political and other ends.

Author : Rebecca Pinner
Publisher : Boydell & Brewer
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : History
ISBN : 9781783270354

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The Cult of St Edmund in Medieval East Anglia by Rebecca Pinner Pdf

An investigaton of the growth and influence of the cult of St Edmund, and how it manifested itself in medieval material culture.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 429 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2018-06-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9789004365834

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Devotional Interaction in Medieval England and its Afterlives by Anonim Pdf

The interdisciplinary volume Devotional Interaction in Medieval England and its Afterlives examines the interaction between medieval English worshippers and the material objects of their devotion, with chapters that extend the temporality of objects and buildings beyond the Middle Ages.

Author : Cynthia Turner Camp
Publisher : Boydell & Brewer Ltd
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781843844020

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Anglo-Saxon Saints Lives as History Writing in Late Medieval England by Cynthia Turner Camp Pdf

A groundbreaking assessment of the use medieval English history-writers made of saints' lives.

Author : Kate Buchanan,Lucinda H.S. Dean
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2016-05-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781317098140

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Medieval and Early Modern Representations of Authority in Scotland and the British Isles by Kate Buchanan,Lucinda H.S. Dean Pdf

What use is it to be given authority over men and lands if others do not know about it? Furthermore, what use is that authority if those who know about it do not respect it or recognise its jurisdiction? And what strategies and 'language' -written and spoken, visual and auditory, material, cultural and political - did those in authority throughout the medieval and early modern era use to project and make known their power? These questions have been crucial since regulations for governance entered society and are found at the core of this volume. In order to address these issues from an historical perspective, this collection of essays considers representations of authority made by a cross-section of society within the British Isles. Arranged in thematic sections, the 14 essays in the collection bridge the divide between medieval and early modern to build up understanding of the developments and continuities that can be followed across the centuries in question. Whether crown or noble, government or church, burgh or merchant; all desired power and influence, but their means of representing authority were very different. These essays encompass a myriad of methods demonstrating power and disseminating the image of authority, including: material culture, art, literature, architecture and landscapes, saintly cults, speeches and propaganda, martial posturing and strategic alliances, music, liturgy and ceremonial display. Thus, this interdisciplinary collection illuminates the variable forms in which authority was presented by key individuals and institutions in Scotland and the British Isles. By placing these within the context of the European powers with whom they interacted, this volume also underlines the unique relationships developed between the people and those who exercised authority over them.

Author : Ann Buckley,Lisa Colton
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 379 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2022-01-06
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781108493222

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Music and Liturgy in Medieval Britain and Ireland by Ann Buckley,Lisa Colton Pdf

Reveals the rich liturgical ecology of medieval Britain and Ireland and the religious and lay communities who shaped it.

Author : Nigel Saul
Publisher : Boydell Press
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1843831171

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St George's Chapel, Windsor, in the Fourteenth Century by Nigel Saul Pdf

A definitive look at the early history of St George's Chapel, one of the most important medieval buildings in England. Developed and improved by Edward III, the Chapel became the spiritual home of his newly-instigated Order of theGarter and, in the process, a new Camelot for the English monarchy. St George's Chapel, Windsor, is one of the most famous ecclesiastical foundations in Britain. Established in 1348, its origins are closely bound up with those of the Order of the Garter, which was founded by Edward III at the sametime. The collection of essays in this volume sets Windsor in its context, at the forefront of the political and cultural developments of mid-fourteenth-century England. They examine the early history of the Chapel, its tieswith Edward III's chivalric ambitions, the community of canons who served it, and its place in the institutional development of the English Church. Major themes are the role of the Chapel in the early history of the Order and itsinfluence on other collegiate foundations of the late middle ages; and much attention is devoted to the mighty building campaign at the Castle started by Edward III which made Windsor the grandest royal residence of its day.

Author : George Alfred Henty
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1885
Category : Crécy, Battle of, Crécy-en-Ponthieu, France, 1346
ISBN : UOM:39015073479233

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St. George for England by George Alfred Henty Pdf

Author : Michael Collins
Publisher : Fonthill Media
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2018-04-17
Category : History
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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St George and the Dragons by Michael Collins Pdf

St George's Day has become a topic of debate as more and more organizations promote celebrations on 23 April and more people wave the flag of St George to proclaim their allegiance and identity. But who was St George? How did this Near Eastern martyr become England's patron saint and an icon of English culture? And what is his relevance for today's secular, multicultural England? New research reveals that from the third century St George was revered as a healer, protector of women and the poor and patron of agriculture and metal-working more than a military dragon-slayer. Discover the origin of the cross of St George and the roles of Richard I, Edward III and Henry VIII in making St George the patron saint of England. With a foreword by Professor Emeritus Dan Brown, this richly-illustrated celebration of English culture shows how St George can be reinterpreted for our times while remaining true to our English heritage. St George can be enlisted in the cause of ecology, the campaign against FGM, and the fight to end modern slavery and resettle refugees. English yet international, revered both by Christians and Muslims, St George is a multicultural figure who symbolizes universal values.

Author : Samantha Riches
Publisher : Reaktion Books
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2015-04-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781780234779

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St George by Samantha Riches Pdf

The image of St. George—atop his horse, lance plunged halfway into a dragon’s body—is so familiar to us that we take for granted what a long history it has had. As Samantha Riches demonstrates in this book, St. George is easily one of the most transported icons across cultures, and his history is the history of myth writ large. Traveling in Georgia, Greece, Malta, Belgium, Lebanon, Palestine, Ethiopia, Estonia, and many other places, she offers a fascinating look at one of the most popular mythical figures of all time. Riches traces St. George in his various appearances and guises across a wealth of religions and traditions. From Eastern Orthodox, Coptic, and Western European Christian traditions, she follows his trail into Islam, Hinduism, Judaism, Candomblé, and the many pagan systems where he has functioned a symbol of nature, springtime, and healing. Exploring the innumerable ways artists, poets, and painters have engaged his mythical import, she shows him to be at the center of many political divisions, where he has been used to advance one agenda or another. Drawing together many aspects of the cult of St. George, Riches provides a fascinating history of an enduring icon.

Author : Catherine Sanok
Publisher : University of Pennsylvania Press
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2018-03-15
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780812249828

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New Legends of England by Catherine Sanok Pdf

New Legends of England examines a previously unrecognized phenomenon of fifteenth-century English literary culture: the proliferation of vernacular Lives of British, Anglo-Saxon, and other native saints. Catherine Sanok argues these texts use literary experimentation to explore overlapping forms of secular and religious community.

Author : Paul Oldfield
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 327 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2014-04-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781107000285

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Sanctity and Pilgrimage in Medieval Southern Italy, 1000-1200 by Paul Oldfield Pdf

This book integrates the analysis of sanctity with that of pilgrimage, offering important new insights into society, cross-cultural interaction and faith.

Author : Andrea Ruddick
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 371 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2013-11-21
Category : History
ISBN : 9781107007260

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English Identity and Political Culture in the Fourteenth Century by Andrea Ruddick Pdf

A study of the nature of national sentiment in fourteenth-century England, in its political and constitutional context.

Author : Richard Barber
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 672 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2013-08-29
Category : History
ISBN : 9781846147630

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Edward III and the Triumph of England by Richard Barber Pdf

A fascinating recreation of the world of one of England's most charismatic monarchs, from award-winning author and historian Richard Barber The destruction of the French army at Crécy in 1346 and the subsequent siege and capture of Calais marked a new era in European history. The most powerful, glamorous and respected of all western monarchies had been completely humiliated by England, a country long viewed either as a chaotic backwater or a mere French satellite. The young Edward III's triumph would launch both countries, as we now know, into a grim cycle of some 90 years of further fighting ending with English defeat, but after Crécy anything seemed possible - Edward's claim to be King of France could be pressed home and, in any event, enormous rewards of land, treasure and prestige were available both to the king and to the close companions who had made the victory possible. It was to enshrine this moment that Edward created one of the most famous of all knightly orders, the Company of the Garter. Barber writes about both the great campaigns and the individuals who formed the original membership of the Company - and through their biographies makes the period tangible and fascinating. This is a book about knighthood, battle tactics and grand strategy, but it is also about fashion, literature and the privates lives of everyone from queens to freebooters. Barber's book is a remarkable achievement - but also an extremely enjoyable one. Reviews: 'Barber [has an] infectious passion for and deep knowledge of his subject matter ... elegant prose and rigorous historical analysis ... a valuable and thorough addition to the body of work on this most impressive of English monarchs' Sunday Times 'In Edward III and the Triumph of England [Barber] has written the kind of book that the king would have enjoyed: full of battles, glitter and ceremony ... he has an original eye and an elegant pen' Jonathan Sumption, Literary Review 'Barber share's his hero's love of chivalry ... The book sparkle[s] with some of Edward's own glitz' Telegraph 'This absorbing book is layered rather than linear, sifting with uncommon sensitivity through challenging sources to test the boundaries of what we can and cannot know ... We discover the complexity of the world in which Edward and his commanders lived' Helen Castor, The Times About the author: Richard Barber has had a huge influence on the study of medieval history and literature, both as a writer and as a publisher. His major works include The Knight and Chivalry (winner of the Somerset Maugham Award), Edward Prince of Wales and Aquitaine, The Penguin Guide to Medieval Europe and The Holy Grail: The History of a Legend. He lives in East Anglia.