Review:
...a classic, frequently used and cited by students and scholars alike. (Early Medieval Europe)
This major book is likely to be the standard work on this subject for years to come...Encyclopaedic, fluently written and well illustrated, this book is a must. (Jeremy Knight Archaeology in Wales)
...an impressive study of the English church before the Norman Conquest which sheds much new light on its structures and place in society (Contemporary Review)
a powerful and compelling synthesis...Blair's skilful integration of archaeological and historical evidence is second to none. His synthesis and assessment of the most recent archaeological research conveys all the excitement of this fast unfolding field (John Nightingale, Magdalen College, Oxford)
This book is a major breakthrough in our understanding of English religious history. (Contemporary Review)
A comprehensive study...John Blair's eloquent presentation of the evidence will doubtless hold the field for a generation, and is likely to define debate for even longer. (Richard Gameson, TLS)
...it is a testament to Blair's skills as a writer and researcher that this book will be the first port of call for many years to come. (Martin Ryan, Landscape History, Vol. 28)
About the Author:
John Blair has been a Fellow and Praelector in History at The Queen's College, Oxford, since 1981. His academic interests center on the history, archaeology, and landscape of medieval England, notably churches, settlements, and material culture. He is active in numerous organizations concerned with conservation, archaeology, and research.
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