English Monastic Finances in the Later Middle Ages

English Monastic Finances in the Later Middle Ages is a comprehensive study of the financial practices and management of English monasteries during the period from the mid-14th century to the Dissolution of the Monasteries in the 16th century. The book is written by R. H. Snape, a leading historian of medieval monasticism, and draws on extensive archival research to provide a detailed analysis of the sources of income and expenditure for monastic communities, as well as the ways in which they managed their resources and interacted with the wider economy.The book begins by examining the sources of income for monasteries, including rents, tithes, and other forms of revenue from landholdings, as well as donations and bequests from wealthy patrons. It then explores the ways in which monasteries invested and managed their wealth, including the use of financial instruments such as bonds and annuities, and the development of sophisticated accounting systems to track income and expenditure.The book also looks at the ways in which monasteries interacted with the wider economy, including their role as landlords and employers, and their involvement in trade and commerce. It examines the impact of economic changes such as the Black Death and the rise of the wool trade on monastic finances, as well as the ways in which monasteries responded to these challenges.Overall, English Monastic Finances in the Later Middle Ages provides a detailed and nuanced picture of the financial practices and management of English monasteries during a period of significant economic and social change. It will be of interest to scholars of medieval history, monasticism, and economic history, as well as anyone interested in the history of finance and accounting.This is a new release of the original 1926 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.