Bede's Ecclesiastical History Of England (1907)

Bede's Ecclesiastical History of England is a historical account of the early Christian church in England, written by the English monk and scholar, Bede. The book covers the period from the arrival of the Romans in Britain in 55 BC to the early 8th century, and is considered one of the most important sources for the history of early medieval England. Bede's work provides a detailed account of the conversion of the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms to Christianity, including the role of missionaries such as Augustine of Canterbury and the establishment of monasteries. The book also includes accounts of important events such as the Synod of Whitby, which helped to establish the Roman Catholic Church in England, and the rise of the Northumbrian kingdom under King Edwin. Bede's Ecclesiastical History of England is a valuable resource for historians and scholars of medieval Christianity, and remains an important work in the history of England. This edition of the book was first published in 1907 and includes a preface by J.R. Green.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.