Publisher's Synopsis
The Making of the Church of England, A.D. 597-1087: A Course of Historical Lectures is a book written by Thomas Allen Tidball in 1919. The book provides a comprehensive historical account of the formation and development of the Church of England from the arrival of St. Augustine in 597 to the Norman Conquest in 1087. The author presents a series of lectures that cover various aspects of the Church's growth, including the influence of the Roman Empire, the conversion of the Anglo-Saxons to Christianity, the establishment of monasteries and dioceses, the role of the papacy, and the conflicts between the Church and the state. Tidball draws on a wide range of primary sources, including historical documents, letters, and chronicles, to provide a detailed and nuanced analysis of the Church's evolution. He also discusses the key figures who shaped the Church's development, such as St. Augustine, St. Bede, and Archbishop Lanfranc. Overall, The Making of the Church of England, A.D. 597-1087 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christianity, the Church of England, or medieval England. It provides a thorough and engaging account of the Church's formation and evolution, and sheds light on the complex relationship between religion and politics in medieval Europe.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.
