The Cultural Revolution and Monastic Education in Medieval Britain

This chapter explores the cultural revolution happening during the spread of techniques to the natives, focusing on the influence of Latin words on English and the flourishing of schools in Canterbury, London, and Wessex. It discusses the establishment of monastic schools in Northumbria and their role in preserving and teaching Christianity, classical subjects, and the liberal arts. The chapter also highlights the influence of monks and the role of monastic libraries in the spread of knowledge and education in medieval Britain.