The Ecclesiastical History of the English People (Oxford World's Classics)

The Ecclesiastical History of the English People (Oxford World's Classics)

by Bede (Author), Bertram Colgrave (Translator), Bede (Author), Bertram Colgrave (Translator), Roger Collins (Translator), Judith McClure (Translator)

Synopsis

The Ecclesiastical History of the English People (731 AD) is Bede's most famous work. As well as providing the authoritative Colgrave translation of the Ecclesiastical History, this edition includes a new translation of the Greater Chronicle, in which Bede examines the Roman Empire and contemporary Europe. His Letter to Egbert gives his final reflections on the English Church just before his death, and all three texts here are further illuminated by a detailed introduction and explanatory notes. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 496
Edition: reissue
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Published: 11 Sep 2008

ISBN 10: 0199537232
ISBN 13: 9780199537235

Author Bio
Judith McClure was head of Royal School, Bath, and before that taught Latin and Medieval History at Liverpool and Oxford universities. Her husband, Roger Collins, taught Medieval history at Liverpool.