Gesta Pontificum Anglorum (History of the English Bishops) is one
of the most important medieval texts written c. 1125 by one of
England's key historians of the period, William, Monk of
Malmesbury. It is a is a vivid narrative on the English Church, its
bishoprics and monasteries, from c.600 to William's contemporary
era. Conceived as a companion piece to his Gesta Regum Anglorum,
this historical work was a unique enterprise, and the result is a
substantial book, elegantly written, full of original information,
and characterized by intelligent interpretation and
judgement.
Gesta Pontificum Anglorum (History of the English Bishops) is one
of the most important medieval texts written c. 1125 by one of
England's key historians of the period, William, Monk of
Malmesbury. It is a is a vivid narrative on the English Church, its
bishoprics and monasteries, from c.600 to William's contemporary
era. Conceived as a companion piece to his Gesta Regum Anglorum,
this historical work was a unique enterprise, and the result is a
substantial book, elegantly written, full of original information,
and characterized by intelligent interpretation and
judgement.
This second volume by R. M. Thomson contains an introduction and
detailed commentary to accompany the Latin text and translation of
the work, appearing in Volume I. The introduction presents and
analyzes the reasons behind the work - its structure, its main
sources and program of research, and its influence and
significance. The commentary, linked to the Latin text, discusses
problems and questions revealed by the work, and illustrations
appear throughout.
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