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LoC No.: 09029582

Title: The Mediæval Hospitals of England

Alternate Title: The Mediaeval Hospitals of England

Note: Reading ease score: 64.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

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Summary: "The Mediæval Hospitals of England" by Rotha Mary Clay is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work explores the significance and role of hospitals in medieval England, serving as institutions of care and charity for the sick, the helpless, and wayfarers during a time when public health infrastructure was rudimentary. The author aims to shed light on how these hospitals were integral to the social fabric of the Middle Ages, extending beyond mere medical assistance to embody a complete support system for the vulnerable populations. At the start of the narrative, the introduction outlines the vital yet underappreciated role that hospitals played throughout the medieval period. The author emphasizes that these institutions were not medical in nature, as modern readers might expect, but were largely ecclesiastical, focusing on spiritual care as well as physical sustenance for individuals in need. Various types of hospitals are pointed out, such as those for lepers, wayfarers, and the poor. Specific examples, like the establishment of the significant St. Bartholomew’s Hospital and St. Thomas’ in Canterbury, highlight the evolution of these hospitable refuges as they adapted to the changing societal needs of the time. This opening sets the stage for a deeper exploration into the complex histories and varying functions of medieval hospitals throughout England. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Clay, Rotha Mary

Author of introduction, etc.: Browne, G. F. (George Forrest), 1833-1930

Editor: Cox, J. Charles (John Charles), 1843-1919

EBook No.: 50501

Published: Nov 19, 2015

Downloads: 137

Language: English

Subject: Charities -- Great Britain

Subject: Hospitals -- Great Britain

Subject: Leprosy -- England

Subject: Hospitals, Medieval

LoCC: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 09029582

Title: The Mediæval Hospitals of England

Alternate Title: The Mediaeval Hospitals of England

Note: Reading ease score: 64.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Chris Curnow, RichardW, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "The Mediæval Hospitals of England" by Rotha Mary Clay is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work explores the significance and role of hospitals in medieval England, serving as institutions of care and charity for the sick, the helpless, and wayfarers during a time when public health infrastructure was rudimentary. The author aims to shed light on how these hospitals were integral to the social fabric of the Middle Ages, extending beyond mere medical assistance to embody a complete support system for the vulnerable populations. At the start of the narrative, the introduction outlines the vital yet underappreciated role that hospitals played throughout the medieval period. The author emphasizes that these institutions were not medical in nature, as modern readers might expect, but were largely ecclesiastical, focusing on spiritual care as well as physical sustenance for individuals in need. Various types of hospitals are pointed out, such as those for lepers, wayfarers, and the poor. Specific examples, like the establishment of the significant St. Bartholomew’s Hospital and St. Thomas’ in Canterbury, highlight the evolution of these hospitable refuges as they adapted to the changing societal needs of the time. This opening sets the stage for a deeper exploration into the complex histories and varying functions of medieval hospitals throughout England. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Clay, Rotha Mary

Author of introduction, etc.: Browne, G. F. (George Forrest), 1833-1930

Editor: Cox, J. Charles (John Charles), 1843-1919

EBook No.: 50501

Published: Nov 19, 2015

Downloads: 137

Language: English

Subject: Charities -- Great Britain

Subject: Hospitals -- Great Britain

Subject: Leprosy -- England

Subject: Hospitals, Medieval

LoCC: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.