Leo Sherley-Price Reihenfolge der Bücher (Chronologisch)

One of 60 low-priced classic texts published to celebrate Penguin's 60th anniversary. All the titles are extracts from "Penguin Classics" titles.

A guide for a full Christian life, including prayer, meditation, contemplation and physical action. Walter Hilton (died 1395) is widely regarded as the first among medieval English mystics and "The Ladder" has provided continuous inspiration since its appearance.

Written in AD 731, Bede's work opens with a background sketch of Roman Britain's geography and history. It goes on to tell of the kings and bishops, monks and nuns who helped to develop Anglo-Saxon government and religion during the crucial formative years of the English people. This title offers an English translation of a historical document.