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xii, 337 pages 22 cm In this work, the author describes the times in which Alcuin lived, both in Anglo-Saxon England and on the continent of Europe. The author also covers Alcuin's work as head of the School of York, as head of the Palace School of Charlemagne, and as abbot of the Monastery and School of Tours; his revision of the text of the Liturgy and of the Bible; his various writings on education and on doctrine; his connection with the famous Caroline script; and his part in various secular and ecclesiastical movements Includes bibliographical references (pages 319-328) "1st printing." Alcuin in York -- Continental background, 717-782 -- The Frankish court and school -- The world outside the court -- Alcuin in Frankland, 782-796 : writings for the church -- Alcuin in Tours : earlier years -- Alcuin in Tours : later years

Author

Eleanor Shipley Duckett

Publisher

New York, Macmillan

Published

1951

Language

EN

Subjects

Education