The Friars: The Impact of the Early Mendicant Movement on Western Society.

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Contents Acknowledgements Abbreviations used in the footnotes Preface to the New Edition Chapter 1 The Medieval Church in Crisis Chapter 2 St Francis of Assisi and the Origins of the Friars Minor Chapter 3 The Growth of the Friars Minor, Crisis and Change Chapter 4 St Dominic and the Order of Friars Preachers Chapter 5 New Brethren Chapter 6 The Mission to the Towns Chapter 7 The Capture of the Schools Chapter 8 The Complaint of the Clergy Chapter 9 In the Houses of Kings Chapter 10 In the Service of the Papacy Chapter 11 Afar unto the Gentiles Epilogue: Loss and Gain Bibliography Index