The Mission Of St. Augustine To England According To The Original Documents

The book titled ""The Mission of St. Augustine to England According to the Original Documents: Being a Handbook for the Thirteenth Centenary"" by Arthur James Mason is a historical account of the arrival of St. Augustine, the first Archbishop of Canterbury, to England in the 6th century. The book is based on original documents and is intended to serve as a guide for the 13th centenary of the mission.The book begins with an introduction to the historical context of the mission and the life of St. Augustine. It then goes on to describe the journey of St. Augustine and his companions to England, their reception by the Anglo-Saxon king, and their efforts to establish Christianity in the country.The book also includes a detailed account of the conversion of the Anglo-Saxon people, the establishment of the Church in England, and the growth of Christianity in the country. It also provides insights into the political and social conditions of the time and the role played by St. Augustine in shaping the history of England.Overall, ""The Mission of St. Augustine to England According to the Original Documents"" is a comprehensive and informative book that sheds light on an important period in English history. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of Christianity, the Anglo-Saxon period, or the early history of England.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.