Eric John (1922–2000) was a reader in history at the University of Manchester and a specialist in Anglo-Saxon history. He was described by James Campbell as "one of the most distinguished and provocative of Anglo-Saxonists". D. H. Farmer described his studies of the English Benedictine Reform, mainly in pages 154-264 of "Orbis Britanniae", as "both stimulating and provocative; even those who cannot assent to all his conclusions recognise that he has brought a new dimension to the study of the reform".
His books included:
He also contributed chapters on the later Anglo-Saxon period in "The Anglo-Saxons" (1982), edited by James Campbell; and "The Social and Political Problems of the Early English Church" in "Anglo-Saxon History: Basic Readings" (2000) edited by David Pelteret.
"Edward the Elder 899-924" (2001) was dedicated as a memorial to the life and work of Eric John.
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External Resources.
Eric John papers at University of Manchester Library.