The Ecclesiastical History of the English People

The Ecclesiastical History of the English PeopleThis masterpiece of medieval historical literature constitutes the first account of English history. Written in 731 AD by a Northumbrian monk, it chronicles the growth of Christianity in Anglo Saxon England. The Venerable Bede's account starts with the Roman invasion led by Julius Caesar in 55 54 BC and extends to the date of its completion. It profiles the kings, bishops, monks, and nuns involved in the formation of the island nation's religion and

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