The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 1. (of 7): Chaldaea

An indispensable reference for the history of monasticism in the western work, Montalembert's seven-volume masterpiece on the subject still reads with depth and conviction. Covering the monastic movement from its precursors to the period of the Venerable Bede, this set contains substantial information on a number of western saints.