Ecclesiastical History of the English People
by Bede
Translators: Colgrave, Bertram, Sherley-Price, Leo
Written in AD 731, Bede's work opens with a background sketch of Roman Britain's geography and history. It goes on to tell of the kings and bishops, monks and nuns who helped to develop Anglo-Saxon government and religion during the crucial formative years of the English people.
- Publication Date
- 731
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- Adult
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- Culture
- British Isles
- Format
- Chapter Book
- Religion
- Christianity
- Timeline
- Early ChurchMiddle Ages
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- Great Books of the Western World
- Subject
- History
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