Publisher's Synopsis
The Ecclesiastical History of the English Nation is a historical text written by the English monk Bede in the 8th century. It is considered one of the most important works of early English literature and provides a detailed account of the early Christian church in England. The book begins with the arrival of the Roman Empire in Britain and the introduction of Christianity to the region. Bede then traces the growth and development of the church in England, including the establishment of monasteries and the conversion of the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms. The book also includes biographies of important figures in English church history, such as St. Augustine of Canterbury and St. Cuthbert. Bede's writing style is clear and concise, and his work has been praised for its accuracy and attention to detail. The Ecclesiastical History of the English Nation remains an important source for scholars of early English history and religion.1723. This work presents the ecclesiastical history of the English nation from the coming of Julius Caesar into the island in the 60th year before the incarnation of Christ, until the year of our Lord 731, to which is prefixed a life of Bede. Written in Old English.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.
