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"The Ecclesiastical History of the English People" is considered one of the most important documents of Anglo-Saxon history. The work is chiefly concerned with the conflict between Roman and Celtic Christianity from the time of Julius Caesar until the time of the books completion circa 731 AD. In drawing upon numerous primary and secondary resources Bede creates not only an important historical document in "The Ecclesiastical History of the English People" but also a work in which he attempts to advance his own views on politics and religion. One of the most important works of both English and Christian history, "The Ecclesiastical History of the English People" is a must read for scholars or students of either historical discipline.
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- PublisherOxford University Press Reprints distributed by Sa
- Publication date1969
- ISBN 10 0198222025
- ISBN 13 9780198222026
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages696
- EditorColgrave Bertram, Mynors Sir R. A. B.
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ISBN 13: 9780198222026
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Bede's 'Ecclesiastical History' was completed in 731 and still ranks among the most popular of history books. In this edition the Latin text is accompanied by an English translation; the introduction provides an historical background and a survey of surviving manuscripts. Parallel Latin text and English translation. lxxvi, 618 pages. 1979 printing. Blue cloth boards, unclipped dust jacket (now in a removable protective sleeve). Slight shelf wear to edges, no inscriptions, tight and square binding. Photographs available on request. All books dispatched same or next working day in robust packaging. Seller Inventory # 016550
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