Christianity in England from Roman Times to the Reformation: From Roman Times to 1066

by Kenneth Hylson Smith

The first in a three-volume history of Christianity in England. The present volume covers the period from the arrival of the Romans to the Norman Conquest, providing a comprehensive, analytical overview of the first to eleventh centuries for the growth of Christianity in England.

344 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1999

Reviews

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is not an era of history I am particularly familiar with, so I cannot comment on his accuracy, but Kenneth Hylson-Smith has provided an informative and interesting overview of the growth and development of Christianity in England from Roman times until the Norman Conquest and his portrayal does seem balanced and well-thought out. I recommend this as an introduction to the subject.

[Toby · Rating 2 out of 5]

Hylsson-Smith's trilogy is fine as far as it goes - a useful primer for those who know nothing about the period. But it neither has the analytical strengths or literary merits to compare with the greats in the field. It felt a little too much like reading a very extended A level essay at times.