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The Registers of Walter Bronescombe (A. D. 1257-1280), and Peter Quivil (A. D. 1280-1291), Bishops of Exeter: With Some Records of the Episcopate of ... of Pope Nicholas IV, A. D. 1291 (Diocese of E - Softcover
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Explore the medieval Diocese of Exeter through its surviving Registers and related documents.
This volume presents key episcopal records from the late 13th century, including the registers of Bishop Walter Bronescombe and Bishop Quivil, alongside a collection of deeds and other records connected to the same era. It also features material on the taxation of Pope Nicholas IV, all tied to the Diocese of Exeter.
The edition blends the original manuscript content with careful editorial work, offering context on how the book was preserved, recovered, and prepared for study. Readers will find facsimile pages, transcriptions, and notes that illuminate the lives of bishops, clergy, and the communities they served. The work foregrounds the early history of Exeter’s chapters, chapels, and administrative practices, with informative apparatus to aid navigation and understanding.- Primary sources from Bronescombe and Quivil, plus related deeds and documents from their period
- A facsimile representation of the manuscript pages, with a readable transcription and scholarly notes
- Editorial introduction that explains provenance, manuscript history, and how to read the entries
- An index and guidance useful to students of medieval church history and local Exeter history
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book gathers the episcopal registers of three medieval Bishops of Exeter, Walter Bronescombe, Peter Quivil, and Thomas de Bytton, providing a window into the administration of the diocese from the mid-13th to the turn of the 14th century. The records trace the role of the bishops in defending their rights and privileges against powerful laymen and the Crown, highlighting their tireless work to reform and improve the spiritual and worldly lot of their flock. An essential volume for scholars of ecclesiastical and medieval history, these registers illuminate the lives of three remarkable bishops and their impact on the people of Devon and Cornwall. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780366123797_0
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