Alcuin - His Life and Legacy

This book examines Alcuin's life and career in England and on the continent; it also considers his legacy as a churchman and a leading political figure.

List of contents

Introduction Part One - England Chapter 1 York Chapter 2 Emissary Chapter 3 Letters to England Chapter 4 Alcuin & Offa Part Two - Charlemagne Chapter 5 Charlemagne Chapter 6 Alcuin & Charlemagne Chapter 7 Statesman Chapter 8 Rome Chapter 9 Crisis & Coronation Part Three - Legacy Chapter 10 Abbot of Tours Chapter 11 Alcuin & Monasticism Chapter 12 Letters, friends & manuscripts Conclusion

About the author

Douglas Dales was educated at St Dunstan's College, London, and was a scholar of Christ Church, Oxford: he holds degrees in history and theology. He is a parish priest in eight parishes in the diocese of Oxford. He is married with three children and is the author of Dunstan (1988) and Light to the Isles (2010)

Summary

An authoritative and ground-breaking biography of the 8th Century theologian and statesman Alcuin of York, revealing his importance for the period.

Product details

• Authors: Douglas Dales
• Publisher: James Clarke & Co Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 29.11.2012
• EAN: 9780227173466
• ISBN: 978-0-227-17346-6
• No. of pages: 226
• Dimensions: 158 mm x 233 mm x 14 mm
• Weight: 352 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Middle Ages; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Biographies, autobiographies