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Monasticism is often seen as one of the central driving forces of the medieval world, which both by example and by precept had a considerable impact on society as a whole. This study re-examines the way in which monastic ideals and practices interacted with the world outside the monastery walls.

Professor Milis challenges the accepted view of monasticism as a powerful social influence on medieval life, supporting his case with detailed arguments. 'A new assessment of the impact of monasticism on medieval society...a notable merit is that it obliges its readers to re-examine the assumptions which may have entered into their own consideration of the monastic role in society and led them to a different conclusion.' ENGLISH HISTORICAL REV...