How Did Bede Develop Medieval England

Medieval England The land of Britannica fell to ruins after the fall of the Western Roman Empire. The economy was virtually lifeless, and most of the population reverted to rural areas. Most of the towns and cities were abandoned. From the fifth century to the tenth century there was very little history. Most of the people were illiterate, and there were no history books written. The first history of England was Saint Bede’s Ecclesiastical History of the English People. This chronicled English history from Julius Caesar’s conquest of Britannica until the time when Bede completed the five volumes around 731. Bede was a monk at the monastery of St. Peter. He popularized the BC/AD dating system. He died on May 26, 735 in his jail cell. Medieval
The English were arguably most notable for building many magnificent castles throughout England. The Early English Period, (1180-1275), was the period of English Gothic architecture. Symmetry and simplicity characterize it. Features of it include the pointed arch, which were not only used to create grand entryways, but also used on doors and windows. Early English architecture also emphasized height. The pointed arches look as if they are reaching towards the sky. The walls of cathedrals were thick, unlike French Gothic styles. Pointed arches were much bigger, allowing for larger vaults. They also encouraged the use of stained glass. Another period of English architecture was Decorated Gothic (1250-1350). The intricate window designs characterize this era. Stone mullions separated the panes, and created a mesh of patterns, usually consisting of trefoils and quatrefoils. A lot more stained glass is used during this era, because it fit well with the complex designs. This period was also the peak of detailed carvings on many buildings. There was a floral theme, and many windows had grandiose carvings in them. It also was based on the ogee, or S-shaped