The Monumental History Of The Early British Church (1889) - J Romilly Allen - Bog

The Monumental History of the Early British Church, written by J. Romilly Allen and first published in 1889, is a comprehensive study of the early Christian church in Britain. The book covers the period from the arrival of Christianity in Britain in the first century AD to the Norman Conquest in 1066. The author examines the archaeological evidence for the early British church, focusing on the many churches, chapels, and monasteries that were built during this period. He also explores the historical and literary sources that shed light on the development of Christianity in Britain, including the writings of Bede, Gildas, and the Venerable Bede. Throughout the book, Allen provides detailed descriptions and illustrations of the various churches and other religious buildings that he discusses, as well as the artifacts and other objects that have been found in and around them. He also discusses the various religious practices and customs that were observed by the early British Christians, as well as the political and social context in which they lived. Overall, The Monumental History of the Early British Church is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christianity in Britain, as well as for archaeologists, historians, and other scholars interested in the early medieval period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.