Bede's Ecclesiastical History of the English People: A Historical Commentary (Oxford Medieval Texts) [Hardcover]

the late J. M. Wallace-Hadrill (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 30, 1988 | ISBN-10: 0198222696 | ISBN-13: 978-0198222699

Since time immemorial, The Venerable Bede's Ecclesiastical History of the British People (completed in 791) has been recognized as a masterpiece of medieval historical literature. This companion to the landmark 1969 Clarendon Press edition is a new commentary by the late Professor J.M. Wallace-Hadrill. Among the finest and most mature examples of Wallace-Hadrill's scholarship, the commentary unifies and enriches the findings of numerous modern scholars.

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"The richness of information, opinion, and bibliography presented here assure for this commentary a place along side Plummer's as an essential reference work for the student of Bede."--Albion

"Thank you for making this text available and at a reasonable price. It is a superb work, lovingly handled."--P.A. Lee, Skidmore College

About the Author

The late J. M. Wallace-Hadrill was Professor of Modern History at University of Oxford.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 336 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (June 30, 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0198222696
• ISBN-13: 978-0198222699
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.7 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,326,742 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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