The Ecclesiastical History Of The English People; The Greater Chronicle; Bede's Letter To Egbert (Oxford World's Classics)
by Bede

Description

Starting with the invasion of Julius Caesar in the fifth century, Bede recorded the history of the English up to his own day in 731 A.D. A scholarly monk working in the north-east of England, Bede wrote the five books of his history in Latin. TheEcclesiastical Historyis his most famous work, and this edition provides the authoritative Colgrave translation, as well as a new translation of theGreater Chronicle, never before published in English. HisLetter to Egbertgives his final reflections on the English Church just before his death. This is the only edition to include all three texts, and they are illuminated further by a detailed introduction and explanatory notes. About the Series:For over 100 yearsOxford World's Classicshas made available the broadest spectrum 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, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.