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Bede The Ecclesiastical History of the English People (Paperback). His Letter to Egbert gives his final reflections on the English Church just before his death, and all three texts here are further illuminated by a detailed introduction and explanatory notes. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Further DetailsTitle: The Ecclesiastical History of the English People Condition: New Author: Bede Translator: Bertram Colgrave Contributor: Bertram Colgrave (Translated by), Judith McClure (Edited and translated by), Roger Collins (Edited and translated by) Format: Paperback ISBN-10: 0199537232 EAN: 9780199537235 ISBN: 9780199537235 Publisher: Oxford University Press Genre: Literary Criticism Topic: History Release Date: 09/11/2008 Description: The Ecclesiastical History of the English People (731 AD) is Bede's most famous work. As well as providing the authoritative Colgrave translation of the Ecclesiastical History, this edition includes a new translation of the Greater Chronicle, in which Bede examines the Roman Empire and contemporary Europe. His Letter to Egbert gives his final reflections on the English Church just before his death, and all three texts here are further illuminated by a detailed introduction and explanatory notes. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range 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, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more. Language: English Country/Region of Manufacture: GB Item Height: 195mm Item Length: 129mm Item Width: 23mm Item Weight: 344g Series: Oxford World's Classics Release Year: 2008 Missing Information?Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.