1903 ABBOTT SAMSON [1135-1211]. Monastic Life and Leadership in a 12th Century Spiritual Community. Biography Anti-Republican Principle

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1903 ABBOTT SAMSON [1135-1211]. Monastic Life and Leadership in a 12th Century Spiritual Community. Biography Anti-Republican PrincipleA beautiful volume and a fascinating look at the life of Abbot Samson by his first hand biographer, Jocelin of Brakelond. This work published in the wake of Carlyle's use of Abbot Samson as a model of leadership for his work in the 12th century monastic community at St. Edmunds. Samson of Tottington [11351211] was an English Benedictine monk who became Abbot of Bury St. Edmunds. Renowned for his piety and his effective leadership and training of new