The first complete translation of a fascinating piece of Czech literature. The virgin martyr St Catherine was one of the pre-eminent and most popular saints in

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First detailed exploration of the role played by Bohemian tradition and customs on the court of Richard II.

This collection presents-through the medium of translated sources-a comprehensive guide to the development of hagiography and the cult of the saints in western

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