Pilgrimage
(Author) Jonathan SumptionIn a fascinating work of history, Jonathan Sumption brings alive the traditions of pilgrimage prevalent in Europe from the beginning of Christianity to the end of the fifteenth century. Vividly describing such major destinations as Jerusalem, Rome, Santiago de Compostela and Canterbury, he examines both major figures - popes, kings, queens, scholars, villains - and the common people of their day. With great sympathy he evokes their achievements and failures, and addresses the question of what motivated such extraordinary quests.
Jonathan Sumption
Jonathan Sumption is a British historian, author, and former Supreme Court Justice. His most famous work is "The Hundred Years War," a comprehensive and acclaimed history of the conflict. Sumption's writing is scholarly and engaging, blending meticulous research with vivid storytelling. His contributions to literature lie in his masterful historical narratives.
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