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Alcuin of York : $b Lectures delivered in the cathedral church of Bristol in 1907 and 1908

By G. F. (George Forrest) Browne

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"Alcuin of York: Lectures Delivered in the Cathedral Church of Bristol in 1907 and 1908" by Right Rev. G. F. Browne is a collection of lectures writte...

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"Alcuin of York: Lectures Delivered in the Cathedral Church of Bristol in 1907 and 1908" by Right Rev. G. F. Browne is a collection of lectures written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the life and contributions of Alcuin of York, a significant figure in the Carolingian Renaissance, discussing his educational reforms and correspondence with notable leaders of his time. The opening of the work outlines the need for thorough examination into Alcuin's life, including the authorship of his biographies and insights into his early education and transformation into a pivotal scholar. It introduces Alcuin's formative years at the Cathedral School of York under notable educators, his eventual rise to headmaster, and highlights key personal anecdotes, such as his visions and the friendships he formed, setting the stage for an exploration of his impact on early medieval education and theology. The narrative employs a biographical approach while examining historical contexts, promising a detailed account of Alcuin’s role in shaping the intellectual landscape of his time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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George Forrest Browne was an English bishop, the first Anglican Bishop of Stepney from 1895 until 1897 when he was appointed Bishop of Bristol.

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