St. Aldhelm By George Forrest Browne 9781165611348 (Paperback)

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St. Aldhelm : Kessinger Publishing : 9781165611348 : 1165611341 : 10 Sep 2010 : St. Aldhelm: His Life And Times is a book written by George Forrest Browne and published in 1903. It is a biography of St. Aldhelm, an Anglo-Saxon bishop and scholar who lived in the 7th century. The book covers Aldhelm's life, from his birth in Wessex to his education in Canterbury and his appointment as bishop of Sherborne. It also describes his contributions to literature, including his poetry and prose, as well as his role in the establishment of the Benedictine monastery at Malmesbury. The book provides a detailed account of the political and cultural context in which Aldhelm lived, including the rise of Christianity in Anglo-Saxon England and the influence of the Roman Empire. Browne draws on a variety of sources, including Aldhelm's own writings and contemporary accounts, to provide a comprehensive portrait of this important figure in English history. Overall, St. Aldhelm: His Life And Times is an in

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