Coucher Book of Selby

Discover the rich history of Selby Abbey with the Coucher Book of Selby by J. T. Fowler, published by Cambridge University Press in 2013. This comprehensive two-volume work, spanning 512 pages, offers a detailed cartulary that chronicles the abbey's development from its establishment by William the Conqueror in 1069 through to the mid-fifteenth century. Volume 1 features an edition of the Historia Selebiensis monasterii, a twelfth-century narrative that provides invaluable insights into the life and times surrounding Selby Abbey. Ideal for historians, researchers, and anyone interested in medieval England, this paperback edition is an essential addition to your collection. Immerse yourself in the captivating history of Yorkshire and explore the legacy of one of its most significant religious sites.