Historia Ecclesiastica Gentis Anglorum (Latin Edition)

Bede’s Historia Ecclesiastica Gentis Anglorum is one of the foundational works of English history and early medieval Christian literature.

Written in the eighth century by the Venerable Bede, this Latin history traces the conversion of the English peoples, the coming of Augustine to Kent, the rise of the early English kingdoms, the labors of missionaries and bishops, and the lives of saints such as Aidan, Hilda, Cuthbert, and Caedmon.

This edition presents the complete Latin text of Bede’s Ecclesiastical History of the English People, including the Praefatio, the five books of the work, and the traditional Continuatio.

Designed for readers of Latin, students of medieval history, and lovers of early English Christianity, this volume includes:

• The complete Latin text of Bede’s Historia Ecclesiastica Gentis Anglorum
• The Praefatio and Continuatio
• A clean, readable 6×9 print layout
• Five illustrated plates connected to the major books of the history
• An index of illustrations crediting the artists and works
• A selective Latin glossary
• A section of names and places specific to Bede’s world

Bede’s history preserves the memory of kings, monks, bishops, abbesses, missionaries, monasteries, councils, miracles, and conversions that shaped the Christian identity of early England. It remains an essential source for the study of Anglo-Saxon England, medieval Latin, and the history of the Church in Britain.

Published by Nicholean Press, this edition is intended as a handsome and accessible Latin reading copy for study, reference, and private library use.