Age of the Cloister: The Story of Monastic Life in the Middle Ages

The birth and flowering of monastic life and its impact on seekers today 

This comprehensive study of medieval monasteries offers a fascinating history of everyday monastic life and the literature, society, economy and culture of the Middle Ages.

Brooke's sweeping narrative offers a compelling look at monastic life for today's spiritual seekers and is well suited as a travel companion to many European destinations.

Christopher Brooke