Product Description

How did a fourth century solider-saint become so famous throughout the east and west and end up as the patron saint of England? This fascinating books begins with the known facts, before moving on to the mass of legends that grew up around George's name. It explores the saint's vast popularity in England through the ages, and the way his cult endures today, looking at his historical and spiritual significance.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #936895 in Books
• Published on: 2002-03-22
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 99 pages

About the Author
Dr Christopher Stace is the author of Stilus Artifex (CUP, 1972), Three Plays of Plautus (CUP, 1981); Oedipus (Oberon, 1987); Florence: City of the Lily (Dent, 1989), a translation of The Golden Legend (Penguin, 1998) and our own First Life of St Francis (2000) and St Clare of Assisi (2001). He reviews for the Daily Telegraph, World of Books, BBC Radio 4 Kaleidoscope and World Service Meridian. He lives in Hastings.