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The private lives of the saints : power, passion and politics in Anglo-Saxon England by Janina Ramirez is a history book available to read on EtoBox.
What is The private lives of the saints : power, passion and politics in Anglo-Saxon England about?
Skulduggery, power struggles and politics, The Private Lives of the Saints offers an original and fascinating re-examination of life in Anglo-Saxon England. Taking them from their heavenly status to the human level, Oxford art historian and BBC presenter Dr Janina Ramirez explores the real lives of over a dozen seminal saints. This landmark book provides a unique and captivating lens through which to explore the rich history of the Dark Ages.
Who reads The private lives of the saints : power, passion and politics in Anglo-Saxon England?
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Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- Janina Ramirez
- Publisher
- Ebury Publishing; W H Allen
- Published
- 2016
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780753550656
- Category
- history
- Subjects
- Fiction, Religion, History
- Rating
- 4.07 / 5 (37 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14
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