Publisher's Synopsis
Bede's Ecclesiastical History of the English Nation is a historical text that chronicles the spread of Christianity in England from the Roman invasion in 55 BC to the early 8th century. Written by the English monk Bede in the 8th century, the book is divided into five books that cover the major events and personalities of the early English church, including the arrival of St. Augustine in Kent, the conversion of the Northumbrian king Edwin, and the establishment of the monastic communities of Lindisfarne and Iona. The book is considered one of the most important historical works of the Middle Ages and provides valuable insights into the social, political, and religious landscape of early medieval England. Bede's Ecclesiastical History of the English Nation has been translated into many languages and remains a popular and influential work of history to this day.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
