Leper Knights

Leper Knights
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Publisher : Boydell Press
Total Pages : 354
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ISBN-10 : 1843830671
ISBN-13 : 9781843830672
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Download or read book Leper Knights written by David Marcombe and published by Boydell Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the important contribution of the English branch of the Order of St Lazarus, which by 1300 managed a considerable estate from its chief preceptory at Burton Lazars in Leicestershire.


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