Chronicles of the Reigns of Stephen, Henry II, and Richard I (Paperback)

The fourth volume of this four-volume set of Latin chronicles, edited by Richard Howlett (1841 1917) and published between 1884 and 1889, contains the work of Robert of Torigni (c.1110 86), abbot of Mont Saint-Michel, whose chronicle is a continuation of the Gesta Normannorum ducum ('Deeds of the Norman dukes') up to the time of Henry II. Despite problems with the chronology of the work, Robert's chronicle remains a valuable source for the early years of Henry II's reign. Howlett's introduction provides historical background as well as an exhaustive survey of both Robert's sources and the various versions of his manuscript. However, he finds fault with the 'reticence' of a chronicler who hardly mentions the murder of Beckett or Henry's role in it. Also included is the Continuatio Beccensis, a chronicle from Bec Abbey of the years 1157 60, in addition to an appendix of items relating to Robert's abbacy. Helpful English side-notes to the Latin texts are provided throughout.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Chronicles of the Reigns of Stephen, Henry II, and Richard I 4 Volume Set, Volume 4
Release date:	November 2012
First published:	December 2012
Editors:	Richard Howlett
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 30mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	536
ISBN-13:	978-1-108-05229-0
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > British & Irish history > General Books > History > British & Irish history > General
LSN:	1-108-05229-0
Barcode:	9781108052290

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