J. B. (John Bagnell) Bury
John Bagnell Bury was an Anglo-Irish historian, classical scholar, Medieval Roman historian and philologist. He objected to the label "Byzantinist" explicitly in the preface to the 1889 edition of his Later Roman Empire. He was Erasmus Smith's Professor of Modern History at Trinity College Dublin (1893–1902), before being Regius Professor of Modern History at the University of Cambridge and a Professorial Fellow of King's College, Cambridge from 1902 until his death.
The life of St. Patrick and his place in history
Immerse yourself in the enthralling story of a legendary saint who escapes captivity and transforms into a missionary, forever changing the course of Ireland's religious history.
By J. B. (John Bagnell) Bury
A History of Freedom of Thought
From ancient times to the Renaissance, discover a world where daring to think differently could spark conflict with religious and traditional forces.
By J. B. (John Bagnell) Bury
The Idea of Progress: An Inquiry into Its Origin and Growth
Uncover how the notion of continuous advancement shaped Western civilization, moving it away from medieval ideals towards a future-oriented perspective.
By J. B. (John Bagnell) Bury