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The Life of Christina of Markyate, a twelfthcentury English recluse and later abbess of Markyate near St Albans, is a remarkable example of late medieval hagiography. Originally written at the time of or soon after Christinas death in the twelfth century, the Life is unusual both in its relative lack of miracles, and in the unknown authors decision to write Christinas life factually rather than gathering together stock elements from previously written saints lives, as was the custom.First published in 1959, this edition contains the original Latin text with a facingpage English translation. It is accompanied by a comprehensive Introduction that discusses the codicological problems of the text, and provides other contextual and background material.One of the great virtues of this Life is its vivid revelations of Christinas personal circumstances, which must have been based on her own reminiscences. Although doubts have been cast on her veracity ... they do not affect the main lines of the extraordinary story she told the author.From the General Editors Note
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I absolutely loved 'The Life of Christina of Markyate!' The depth of detail really brings her story to life. Excellent for anyone interested in the medieval period, whether for personal interest or education.
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Elena Rodriguez
A fascinating read for history lovers
I picked up this book, 'The Life of Christina of Markyate,' for a history class, and it was just what I needed. The detailed accounts of twelfth-century life were captivating. The academic insight definitely makes it suitable for teaching!
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Sofia Bennett
Great resource for my lecture series
I bought this for my lecture series on medieval figures, and it's been an excellent resource. The stories of Christina's life are both inspiring and enlightening. Very useful for discussing the role of women in history!
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Johnathan Lee
Interesting but dense at times
The book is well-researched and insightful, particularly for those interested in medieval studies. However, I found some sections a bit dense and hard to get through. Still, it's a solid addition to my teaching resources!
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Carlos Mendez
Not what I expected
I was looking for a more narrative-driven book, but this seems more like a textbook. The content is good, but it’s quite academic. It might be best suited for classrooms rather than casual reading.
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