St William of York - by Christopher Norton (Paperback)

About the Book

First full study of the life and career of St William of York, revealing his importance to the medieval church.

Book Synopsis

St William of York achieved the unique distinction of being elected archbishop of York twice and being canonised twice. Principally famous for his role in the York election dispute and the miracle of Ouse bridge, William emerges from this, the first full-length study devoted to him, as a significant figure in the life of the church in northern England and an interesting character in his own right.

Review Quotes

[A] very welcome study.scholarly and engaging. [...] Of interest not only as a corrective to previous assessments of William of York, but for the rich picture of the northern diocese in this formative period.-- "THE CATHOLIC HISTORICAL REVIEW"

[The author] has explored or re-interpreted a remarkable range of sources...and transforms our understanding of [William's] early career. A rich study.-- "NORTHERN HISTORY"

An excellent addition to the number of individual studies of twelfth-century prelates.-- "ENGLISH HISTORICAL REVIEW"

Sheds remarkable light on the Church of the 12th and 13th centuries. A magisterial study...lucid and comprehensive.-- "CHURCH TIMES"