Beda: A Journey to the Seven Kingdoms at the Time of Bede

by Henrietta Leyser

A guide to the remains of Bede's England

Written by the Oxford historian Henrietta Leyser, Bede's England is a gazetteer to the remaining Anglo-Saxon ruins in England, many of them from the time of the Venerable Bede. This is an invaluable window onto the world of the author of the Ecclesiastical History of the English People . Concentrating on Bede himself (our most valuable historical source on Anglo Saxon England, and author of books that played a key role in the development of English national identity), this book is an accessible history and a guidebook simultaneously, illustrated with maps and photographs.

Genres: History

256 pages, Hardcover

First published June 18, 2015

About the author

An English historian: an expert on the history of medieval England, in particular the role of women.

Reviews

[Graham Way · Rating 4 out of 5]

An incisive and academically challenging view of England in the era between 410AD and 1066AD cleverly identifying important towns in the development of history at this time. Accesibly written, well researched and engaging, this book introduces us to and illuminates this era which is becoming increasingly revealed through archaeology and research.

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading this and will also enjoy using it further when visiting the places I have not been to yet. I liked the format and found it put the geographical places in context in relation to each other as well as to the historical narrative.

[Mills College Library]

Biog B4111L 2015