The Private Lives of the Saints: Power, Passion and Politics in Anglo-Saxon England
Janina Ramirez, "The Private Lives of the Saints: Power, Passion and Politics in Anglo-Saxon England"
ISBN: 0753555603, 0753555611 | 2015 | EPUB | 352 pages | 7 MB
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.