Bede's Historia ecclesiastica, dedicated to King
Ceolwulf of Northumbria, is one of the most important primary
sources for the history of the Anglo-Saxons up to the early eighth
century.
For more information please see our entry on Bede: Historia
Ecclesiastica Gentis Anglorum, by Sharon Rowley.
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Citation:
Dance, Richard William. "Bede completes Historia ecclesiastica gentis Anglorum". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 25 September 2015 [https://staging.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=6825, accessed 23 November 2024.]