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'With God's help, I, Bede ... have assembled these facts about the history of the Church in Britain ... from the traditions of our forebears, and from my own personal knowledge'Written in AD 731, Bede's Ecclesiastical History of the English People is the first account of AngloSaxon England ever written, and remains our single most valuable source for this period. It begins with Julius Caesar's invasion in the first century BC and goes on to tell of the kings and bishops, monks and nuns who helped to develop government and convert the people to Christianity during these crucial formative years. Relating the deeds of great men and women but also describing landscape, customs and ordinary lives, this is a rich, vivid portrait of an emerging church and nation by the 'Father of English History'.Leo SherleyPrice's translation from the Latin brings us an accurate and readable version of Bede's History. This edition includes Bede's Letter to Egbert, denouncing false monasteries; and The Death of Bede, an admirable eyewitness account by Cuthbert, monk and later Abbot of Jarrow, both translated by D. H. Farmer.For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the Englishspeaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as uptodate translations by awardwinning translators.
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- Q: What is the Ecclesiastical History of the English People about? A: The Ecclesiastical History of the English People is an account of Anglo-Saxon England, detailing the history of the Church in Britain from Julius Caesar's invasion to the development of government and the conversion of the people to Christianity.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Bede, a monk known as the 'Father of English History'.
- Q: When was this edition published? A: This edition was published on May 1, 1991.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 400 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This edition is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, this book is considered a valuable resource for academic study, especially in courses related to history, religious studies, and English literature.
- Q: Does this edition include additional materials? A: Yes, this edition includes Bede's Letter to Egbert and The Death of Bede, translated by D. H. Farmer.
- Q: What is the significance of Bede's work? A: Bede's work is significant as it provides one of the earliest and most comprehensive accounts of early English history and the establishment of the Christian church in Britain.
- Q: Is this book suitable for general readers? A: Yes, the translation by Leo Sherley-Price is accurate and accessible, making it suitable for general readers interested in history and literature.
- Q: How does this book contribute to understanding English history? A: This book contributes to understanding English history by detailing the events and figures that shaped the early church and the nation during a crucial formative period.