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Julie Kerr

    Dr. Julie Kerr is an Honorary Research Fellow in the Department of Medieval History at the University of St Andrews. Her research centres on monasticism in England.

    Life in a Medieval Cistercian Monastery
    Domestic Violence
    Abbeys and Priories of Medieval Wales
    Monastic Hospitality
    The Cistercians in the Middle Ages
    The Great Animal Escapade
    • The Great Animal Escapade

      • 304 pages
      • 11 hours of reading
      4.2(27)Add rating

      Danny is happy working at Belle Vue Zoo. But then the animals start escaping and, as a former street urchin and pickpocket, suspicion falls on him. Now, he must untangle the mystery of the great animal escapade in order to clear his name.

      The Great Animal Escapade
    • The Cistercians in the Middle Ages

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading
      3.6(11)Add rating

      A full and comprehensive survey of the development of the Cistercian Order which emerged from the tumultuous intellectual and religious fervour of the eleventh and twelfth centuries.

      The Cistercians in the Middle Ages
    • Monastic Hospitality

      The Benedictines in England, C.1070-C.1250

      • 260 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      The book delves into the hospitality practices of medieval monasteries, highlighting how guests were received and cared for. It examines the administrative and financial structures that supported this hospitality, as well as the spiritual significance of welcoming visitors. Through detailed exploration, it reveals the broader implications of guest care on monastic life and community relationships during the medieval period.

      Monastic Hospitality
    • Abbeys and Priories of Medieval Wales

      • 288 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      A complete illustrated and scholarly guide to the religious houses of medieval Wales, from the Norman Conquest to the Dissolution of the Monasteries.

      Abbeys and Priories of Medieval Wales
    • Domestic Violence

      • 118 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      Domestic Violence: Tragedy and Hope WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES: Beginning with a discussion of the magnitude of the problem of domestic violence, the authors present a fictional narrative of "Suzanne," whose relationship with her intimate partner dissolves into abuse and violence, both physical and emotional. What follows is expert commentary on her story by law enforcement, a judge and former district attorney, victim advocate, therapist, and survivor, which provide a unique exploration of the tragedy of abuse and potential means by which it can be addressed. The main theme of the book is the tendency to "blame the victim" for staying in an abusive relationship and the need to understand why leaving can be so difficult and dangerous.

      Domestic Violence
    • Written by a leading historian of medieval European monasticism and the Cistercian Order in particular, this book is designed to introduce readers to the everyday life of a Cistercian monastery such as Strata Florida. It guides us through the monks' daily routine of prayer and worship, manual labour, and devotional reading.

      Life in a Medieval Cistercian Monastery
    • Professor Janet Burton is one of the main historians of medieval European monasticism, and a specialist on the history of the Cistercian Order. Her aim in this book is to present everyday life in a Cistercian monastery such as Ystrad Fflur. The reader is led through the monks' daily routine from prayer and worship, manual labour and devotional...

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