Llantwit Major: A Fifth Century University (1893)

By Alfred Cooper Fryer

Book Overview

Llantwit Major: A Fifth Century University is a book written by Alfred Cooper Fryer and published in 1893. The book is a historical account of the town of Llantwit Major in Wales and its significance as a center of learning in the fifth century. Fryer explores the town's rich history, tracing its origins back to the Roman era and detailing the establishment of a monastery in the fifth century by St. Illtud. The monastery became a renowned center of learning, attracting scholars from across Europe and producing some of the most important figures in Welsh history. Fryer's book provides a detailed account of the town's history, including its role in the spread of Christianity in Wales, its connections to the Arthurian legend, and its importance as a cultural and intellectual center. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Welsh history, early Christianity, or the history of education in 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: 1104247585
• ISBN13: 9781104247584
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 164 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"