The Ecclesiastical History of English People; Greater Chronicle; Bede's Letter to Egbert

(731 AD) is Bede's most famous work. As well as providing the authoritative Colgrave translation of the , this edition includes a new translation of the , in which Bede examines the Roman Empire and contemporary Europe. His gives his final reflections on the English Church just before his death, and all three texts here are further illuminated by a detailed introduction and explanatory notes. About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.