A Companion to Bede PDF
by George Hardin Brown
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A full and accessibly-written survey of Bede and his works, including a chapter on his legacy for subsequent history.
The Venerable Bede is a crucial figure for Anglo-Saxonists, arguably the most important, known character from the period. A scholar of international standing from an early period of the Anglo-Saxon church [c.672-732], he was the author not only of the well-known Ecclesiastical History of the English People, but also of scriptural commentaries, hagiographies, scientific works, admonitory letters, and poetry. This book provides an informative, comprehensive, and up-to-date guide to Bede and his writings, underlining in particular his importance in the development of European history and culture. It places Bede in his contemporary Northumbria and early Anglo-Saxon England, dedicates individual chapters to his works, and includes a chapter on Bede's legacy for subsequent history.
GEORGE HARDIN BROWN is Professor of English emeritus, Stanford University.
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- Pages:180 pages
- Publisher:Boydell & Brewer Ltd
- Publication Date:20/08/2009
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- ISBN:9781846157042
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- Format:PDF
- Pages:180 pages
- Publisher:Boydell & Brewer Ltd
- Publication Date:20/08/2009
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- ISBN:9781846157042