The Private Lives of the Saints Power, Passion and Politics in Anglo-Saxon England
The Private Lives of the Saints: Power, Passion and Politics in Anglo-Saxon England by Janina Ramirez, published by WH Allen in 2015, offers a detailed exploration of the multifaceted roles of saints in Anglo-Saxon England. This edition spans 342 pages and is presented in English. The book challenges conventional perceptions of saints, revealing them as influential figures who shaped political landscapes and societal norms during the Middle Ages.
Readers will find an in-depth examination of how saints were not merely religious icons but also key players in the power dynamics of their time. The narrative delves into the art, literature, and architecture that surrounded these figures, as well as the pressing issues that defined their lives. By re-evaluating the lives of saints, the book provides insights into the complex interplay of religion, politics, and social history in Great Britain from approximately 500 to 1000 AD.
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BRITISH & IRISH HISTORY: C 500 TO C 1000. The word ‘saint’ conjures a variety of associations in our modern minds. Some might connect it with suffering, charity and devotion to Christian values; others with miracles, martyrdom and heavenly gifts like the stigmata, while others still associate them with superstition, fanaticism and the power of the Papacy. But far from the one-dimensional pious figures we imagine, the saints were the power players, king makers and politicians of the day, and by re-examining their lives – the art and literature that inspired them, the landscape and buildings that surrounded them, the issues that preoccupied them and the symbolic world that mattered to them – this landmark book provides a unique and fascinating lens through which to explore the rich history of the Dark Ages.
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