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The first account of the dissolution of the monasteries for fifty years—exploring its profound impact on the people of Tudor England “This is a book about people, though, not ideas, and as a detailed account of an extraordinary human drama with a cast of thousands, it is an exceptional piece of historical writing.”—Lucy Wooding, Times Literary Supplement Shortly before Easter, 1540 saw the end of almost a millennium of monastic life in England. Until then religious houses had acted as a focus for education, literary, and artistic expression and even the creation of regional and national identity. Their closure, carried out in just four years between 1536 and 1540, caused a dislocation of people and a disruption of life not seen in England since the Norman Conquest. Drawing on the records of national and regional archives as well as archaeological remains, James Clark explores the little-known lives of the last men and women who lived in England’s monasteries before the Reformation. Clark challenges received wisdom, showing that buildings were not immediately demolished and Henry VIII’s subjects were so attached to the religious houses that they kept fixtures and fittings as souvenirs. This rich, vivid history brings back into focus the prominent place of abbeys, priories, and friaries in the lives of the English people.

Fourteenth-century Germany produced three authors -- Eckhart, Tauler, and Suso -- who wrote numerous sermons, tracts, and anecdotes in the vernacular rather than Latin. This survey chronicles their lives, critiques their works, and discusses their influence on the development of Christian spiritual expression along with that of their contemporaries, the Friends of God and the Franciscan friars.

Spooky stories from Tooting, Battersea, Putney and Balham.

From heart-stopping accounts of apparitions, manifestations and related supernatural phenomena to first-hand encounters with ghouls and spirits, this collection of stories contains new and well-known spooky tales from famous sights and buildings in the centre of London. Drawing on historical and contemporary sources Haunted London contains a chilling range of ghostly phenomena. From the monk ghost who clanks his chain's on Buckingham Palace's terrace every Christmas Day, the Phantom horse-bus that occasionally rattles along Bayswater Road to the haunted Pig Tree, a terrifying apparition that frequents Green Park, the colourful tales featured here create a scary selection of ghostly goings-on that is bound to captivate anyone interested in the supernatural history of the area.

Haunted Lambeth is a collection of real-life stories of apparitions and poltergeists from all across the London Borough of Lambeth. Included are the ghost stories of Lambeth Palace, the terrifying tradition of the ‘Tomb of the Tradescants’, a ghost at The Old Vic Theatre, the dream house that haunted the entertainer Roy Hudd, supernatural echoes of Waterloo’s Necropolis Railway, the ghosts of Ruth Ellis and others at Streatham’s Caesar’s Nightclub. These stories have been collected and researched over many years, and come from a variety of sources including original newspaper articles, books and, as often as possible, personal communication with people directly involved.

The Spiritual-merchant; Or, The Art Of Merchandizing Spiritualized is a collection of sermons by James Clark that explores the intersection of commerce and Christian spirituality. Clark masterfully uses the metaphor of the merchant to illuminate key aspects of the spiritual life, drawing parallels between worldly business practices and the pursuit of heavenly rewards. Through vivid allegories and insightful interpretations, Clark invites readers to reflect on their values, priorities, and the ultimate purpose of their earthly endeavors. These sermons provide timeless wisdom for anyone seeking to integrate their faith into their daily lives. Clark's profound insights and accessible prose make "The Spiritual-merchant" a valuable resource for personal reflection, theological study, and a deeper understanding of the relationship between material and spiritual wealth. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

In the not too distant future, Earth's natural resources were no longer enough to sustain the growing population. Mankind's neglect and greed has brought their home to its knees. War wage across the globe. On the brink of extinction, peace was finally established and the search for survival was all that remained. New developments in technology helped to bring Earth back to life before it was too late.Time passed and man had a renewed strength. Space provided an abundance of new riches. But the cycle of man's past always resurfaces. Advancements in genetics and technology gives birth to greed and power. New enemies are found. When forces collide as secrets are revealed, the last side standing will hold the future of the human race in the palm of their handsWelcome to the first installment of humanity's fight for its future. Follow us into the Shadow of Ashes