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Bede's Ecclesiastical History of the English People Hardcover – January 1, 1969

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Written in AD 731, Bede's Ecclesiastical History of the English People is the first account of Anglo-Saxon England ever written, and remains our single most valuable source for this period. It begins with Julius Caesar's invasion in the first century BC and goes on to tell of the kings and bishops, monks and nuns who helped to develop government and convert the people to Christianity during these crucial formative years. Relating the deeds of great men and women but also describing landscape, customs and ordinary lives, this is a rich, vivid portrait of an emerging church and nation by the 'Father of English History'.Leo Sherley-Price's translation from the Latin brings us an accurate and readable version of Bede's History. This edition includes Bede's Letter to Egbert, denouncing false monasteries; and The Death of Bede, an admirable eye-witness account by Cuthbert, monk and later Abbot of Jarrow, both translated by D. H. Farmer.For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000H7E7BY
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Clarendon Press; First Edition (January 1, 1969)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.36 pounds
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Robert G. Buice
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2013
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Why choose this rating - The product is EXcellent
What did you dislike - Nothing
To whom would you recommend this product - Anyone interested
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great facing-page text, translated by COLGRAVE, edited Latin by Mynors
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2013
I have not bought this book but used my university's copy. Just wanted to say that, although not "cited", the translator is Colgrave, as becomes clear if you read the "Editor's Preface":

"Each of the two editors is responsible for his own portion of the edition, Sir Roger Mynors for the Latin text and the relevant part of the Introduction, myself for the rest of the Introduction, the translation, and the notes on subject matter; but we have of course worked in close collaboration throughout."
-Colgrave

This is a wonderful edition, with lots of great information about the manuscript tradition and where MSS differ (quite useful for the historian). It's an Oxford Medieval Text, and is very high quality (and unlike more recent Oxford Medieval Texts, has sewn rather than glued binding).
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Fred T Isquith
5.0 out of 5 stars An HIstorical Must
Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2012
This very early history of England is a surprise. It carries the reader into a time and place that is hardly familiar yet people by the familiar human family. Bede's writing - or this translation of his writing - is eminently readable and holds one's attention.
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1.0 out of 5 stars This is NOT the Colgrave and Mynors translation.
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2021
This is NOT the Colgrave and Mynors translation but it is a waste of money. This should NOT be sold.
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Charles M. Fulton
1.0 out of 5 stars No translator cited
Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2012
I made the mistake of purchasing this version of the history through Google books. I was writing a research paper and wanted a copy quickly. However, this version does not indicate who the translator of the history is - pretty important, seeing as how it was originally written in Latin. Don't get this if you're working on a paper. Get the Oxford University edition instead, it's available for the Kindle and based on the authoritative Colgrave & Baskerville translation.
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C. Hogan
1.0 out of 5 stars Old Translation
Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2013
This is one of many reprinted books whose original copyright has now expired. Be ready for phrases such as, "for thither he was wont often to retire to pray in private." It can be fun if you get your kicks reading antiquated translations, but if you want a newer translation try D.H. Farmer (1991) or Judith McClure (2009).
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Mary
1.0 out of 5 stars This e-book is broken
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The e-book is non-functional. It skips dozens of pages in Kindle. I wish it worked properly as I would have liked to read the book I paid for...
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Thomas Williams
1.0 out of 5 stars Sould have read the reviews...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 13, 2012
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Like the previous reviewer, I made the mistake of purchasing this in a moment of panic whilst trying to get hold of the Colgrave and Mynors translation. Misled by the description which apparently applies to the hardcover edition. Amazon should really remove this, as correctly identifying the edition and translator is critically important to anyone trying to do serious work. The book itself - as noted above - does not indicate the identity of the translator which makes this edition practically useless.
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