The Register of William Bothe, Bishop of Coventry and Lichfield, 1447-1452

by John Condliffe Bates (Editor)

Overview

Newly edited register of William Bothe rehabilitates a much maligned figure.

William Bothe, bishop of Coventry and Lichfield, was the first bishop from a family that was to become a virtual episcopal dynasty, and one of the most vilified bishops of the fifteenth century. His register spans a short episcopate of only six years, but is nevertheless of great importance to the history of the see. It provides information about Bothe's episcopal officers, their backgrounds and careers, and about the details of life in the diocese at thistime. Moreover, it allows a reassessment of this bishop's administration, suggesting that his concern for his diocese and dedication to his work was greater than has been hitherto appreciated. An appendix gives full details of his itinerary.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780907239703
Publisher:	BOYDELL & BREWER INC
Publication date:	01/17/2008
Series:	ISSN , #98
Pages:	228
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Introduction
The Register of William Bothe
Appendix 1: The itinerary of William Bothe
Index of People and Places
Index of Subjects

Editorial Reviews

[An] exemplary edition. [...] Canterbury and York Society are to be thanked for bringing the work to completion.

CATHOLIC HISTORICAL REVIEW

[An] exemplary edition. [...] Canterbury and York Society are to be thanked for bringing the work to completion. CATHOLIC HISTORICAL REVIEW

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