An engaging and accessible introduction to the writings and intellectual development of the Venerable Bede (d. 735), first historian of the English and one of the greatest scholars of the Middle Ages.
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An engaging and accessible introduction to the writings and intellectual development of the Venerable Bede (d. 735), first historian of the English and one of the greatest scholars of the Middle Ages.
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Very good in very good dust jacket. Hbk 342p prev owner's name on fep little used if at all dj slightly shelfworn now in protective sleeve excellent clean tight text.
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Good Condition. No dust jacket. Former academic library book, with call number and label to spine, and ink stamps to endpapers. All pages unmarked and uncreased. Bindings and spine solid and secure. A presentable used copy with no significant flaws. Publisher's note: An engaging and accessible introduction to the writings and intellectual development of the Venerable Bede (d.735), this book (originally published in 1970) is available again for the enjoyment of all those interested in the early medieval world. With an updated preface and supplementary bibliography by Michael Lapidge, the book is based almost entirely on primary sources, particularly Bede's own writings. The book surveys the fragmented state of Britain after the Anglo-Saxon conquests, tracing the-sometimes faltering-rebirth of Christianity from the time of St. Augustine through to the glories of the golden age of Northumbria in the eighth century. What was Bede's contribution to the growth of scholarship? Why is his famous Ecclesiastical History of the English Church and People still so highly regarded? How did Bede see his own age? What traditions most influenced him? Peter Hunter Blair answers all these questions, assessing Bede sympatheticaly in all the fields in which he was active, as teacher, orthographer, moral philospher, grammarian, theologian, natural scientist and, above all, as our first modern historian. Size: 22 x 14 cm. x, 340 pp. Category: England; Anglo-Saxons--Intellectual life; Authors, Latin (Medieval and modern); Civilization, Anglo-Saxon; Bede, the Venerable, Saint, 673-735; Christian saints; Anglo-Saxons; Authors, English--Old English; 10; ISBN: 0436050102. Add. Inventory No: 220515WCX018071.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in fair condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 650grams, ISBN: 0436050102.
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Seller's Description:
This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 700grams, ISBN: 0436050102.
