Bede's Ecclesiastical History of England and The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, edited by J.A. Giles, is a historical text that provides a comprehensive account of the early Christianization of England and the political and social events that shaped the country during the Anglo-Saxon period. The book is divided into two parts: the first section contains Bede's Ecclesiastical History of England, which covers the period from Julius Caesar's invasion of Britain in 55 BC to the early 8th century. This section provides detailed accounts of the spread of Christianity throughout England, the establishment of monasteries, and the lives of important figures such as St. Augustine, the first Archbishop of Canterbury.The second section of the book contains The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, a collection of annals that chronicle the history of England from the 5th century to the 12th century. The annals cover major events such as the arrival of the Saxons, the Viking invasions, and the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. The text is written in Old English, with a modern English translation provided by Giles.Overall, Bede's Ecclesiastical History of England and The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle is an important historical text that provides a detailed account of the early history of England. It is a valuable resource for scholars and students of history, religion, and literature, as well as anyone interested in the early history of England.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.
