Alcuin: His Life And His Work

By C.J.B. Gaskoin

Book Overview

Alcuin: His Life and His Work is a biographical book written by C. J. B. Gaskoin. The book provides a comprehensive account of the life and achievements of Alcuin, a prominent figure in the early medieval period. Alcuin was a scholar, teacher, and advisor to Charlemagne, the King of the Franks. He played a significant role in the Carolingian Renaissance, a period of cultural and intellectual revival in Europe.The book begins with a detailed account of Alcuin's early life, including his education and religious training. It then goes on to explore his career as a teacher and scholar, his work as a cleric and advisor to Charlemagne, and his contributions to the fields of theology, philosophy, and education.The author also provides insights into Alcuin's personality, his relationships with other scholars and leaders of the time, and his impact on the development of Western culture. The book is based on extensive research and draws on a range of primary sources, including Alcuin's own writings, letters, and other historical documents.Overall, Alcuin: His Life and His Work is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of the early medieval period and the development of Western culture.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: 116309871X
• ISBN13: 9781163098714
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 294 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"