Alcuin And The Rise Of The Christian Schools

By Andrew Fleming West

Book Overview

Alcuin and the Rise of the Christian Schools by Andrew Fleming West is a historical account of the life and work of Alcuin, a prominent figure in the early medieval period. Alcuin was an English scholar, theologian, and educator who played a significant role in the development of the Christian schools in Europe during the eighth century. The book explores Alcuin's life, from his early education in York to his time at the court of Charlemagne in Aachen. It also examines his contributions to the intellectual and cultural life of the period, including his work as a teacher, writer, and advisor to Charlemagne. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the Christian schools that Alcuin helped to establish, including their curriculum, teaching methods, and impact on the wider society. It also explores the broader historical context of the period, including the political and religious developments that shaped Alcuin's life and work. Overall, Alcuin and the Rise of the Christian Schools is a detailed and engaging account of a key figure in the history of education and intellectual life in medieval Europe.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1430445955
• ISBN13: 9781430445951
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"