The Mediæval Hospitals of England by Rotha Mary Clay
"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 theMiddle 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.)
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| Author | Clay, Rotha Mary |
|---|---|
| Author of introduction, etc. | Browne, G. F. (George Forrest), 1833-1930 |
| Editor | Cox, J. Charles (John Charles), 1843-1919 |
| 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) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HV: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare |
| Subject | Charities -- Great Britain |
| Subject | Hospitals -- Great Britain |
| Subject | Leprosy -- England |
| Subject | Hospitals, Medieval |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 50501 |
| Release Date | Nov 19, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 321 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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