Alcuin of York : Lectures delivered in the cathedral church of Bristol in 1907…
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About this eBook
| Author | Browne, G. F. (George Forrest), 1833-1930 |
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| LoC No. | a12000343 |
| Title | Alcuin of York : Lectures delivered in the cathedral church of Bristol in 1907 and 1908 |
| Original Publication | London: Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, 1908. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 67.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Summary | "Alcuin of York: Lectures Delivered in the Cathedral Church of Bristol in 1907 and 1908" by Right Rev. G. F. Browne is a collection of lectures written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the life and contributions of Alcuin of York, a significant figure in the Carolingian Renaissance, discussing his educational reforms and correspondence with notable leaders of his time. The opening of the work outlines the need for thorough examination into Alcuin's life, including the authorship of his biographies and insights into his early education and transformation into a pivotal scholar. It introduces Alcuin's formative years at the Cathedral School of York under notable educators, his eventual rise to headmaster, and highlights key personal anecdotes, such as his visions and the friendships he formed, setting the stage for an exploration of his impact on early medieval education and theology. The narrative employs a biographical approach while examining historical contexts, promising a detailed account of Alcuin’s role in shaping the intellectual landscape of his time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | LB: Education: Theory and practice of education |
| Subject | Alcuin, 735-804 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 71904 |
| Release Date | Oct 18, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 182 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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