English Aristocratic Women and the Fabric of Piety, 1450-1550

Barbara J. Harris is professor emeritus of history and women’s studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

• Preface, Abbreviations, Illustrations, Introduction,Chapter 1. Tombs: Honoring the Dead Chapter 2. Chantries: The Quest for Perpetual Prayers Chapter 3. Building for the Congregation: Roofs, Aisles, and Stained Glass Chapter 4. Adorning the Liturgy: Vestments, Chapel Plate and Prayer Books Chapter 5. Almshouses and Schools: Prayers and Service to the Community Chapter 6. Defining Themselves Chapter 7. The Sequel: Destruction and Survival Conclusion Appendix 1 Women Patrons of Religious Building Appendix 2 Patrons of Tombs Appendix 3 Choice of Whom to be Buried With Appendix 4 Location of Tombs in Church Appendix 5 Patrons of Chantries Appendix 6 Patrons of Stained Glass Windows Appendix 7 Patrons of Additions or Major Repairs to Churches Appendix 8 Donors of vestments Appendix 9 Patrons of Almshouses and Schools, Glossary, Bibliography.