Fear of Solitude and Abandonment. Some Responses from Medieval Man and Society
Abstract
The fear of solitude and abandonment, in the Middle Ages was dealt with through various measures, many of which originated in the Church and had a religious motivation. These measures included several methods of almsgiving and economic assistance, confraternities, hospitals, shelter in monasteries, legal protection, and foundation of religious orders to free captives...Downloads
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