The Franciscans in the Middle Ages (Monastic Orders)
Robson has managed to incorporate the conclusions of an extremely wide body of recent scholarship. (...) This is the most useful survey of medieval Franciscan history available and as such is to be welcomed. --English Historical REviewRobson has written a history of the Franciscans that precisely and clearly reflects his sources. To reap the full benefit one must have some knowledge of the subject, which is a pity for students. However this makes the book even more useful for those with some background. One looks forward to further titles in this series. --Francia