The Christianization of the Anglo-Saxons C.597-c.700: Discourses of Life, Death and Afterlife
- ISBN-10
- 1441110135
- ISBN-13
- 9781441110138
- Category
- History
- Pages
- 282
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2010-09-27
- Publisher
- A&C Black
- Author
- Marilyn Dunn
Description
Draws on historical, ethnographical and anthropological studies to create a fresh understanding of Christianization in medieval Europe.
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