Discovering William of Malmesbury (Paperback)

A fresh look at William of Malmesbury which not only demonstrates his real greatness as a historian and his European vision, but also the breadth of his learning across a number of other disciplines. In the past William of Malmesbury (1090-1143) has been seen as first and foremost a historian of England, and little else. This volume reveals not only William's real greatness as a historian and his European vision, but also the breadth and depth of his learning across a number of other fields. Areas that receive particular attention are William's historical writings, his historical vision and interpretation of England's past; William and kingship; William's language; William's medical knowledge; the influence of Bede and other ancient writers on William's historiography; William and chronology; William, Anselm of Canterbury and reform of the English Church; William and the Latin Classics; William and the Jews; and William as hagiographer. Overall, the volume offers a broad coverage of William's learning, wide-ranging interests and significance as revealed in his writings.

General

Imprint:	The Boydell Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	April 2020
First published:	2020
Editors:	Rodney M. Thomson • Emily Dolmans • Emily A. Winkler
Contributors:	Alheydis Plassmann • Anne E. Bailey (Contributor) • Anne Lawrence-Mathers • Daniel Gerrard • Emily A. Winkler • Emily Dolmans • Emily Ward
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 21mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	244
ISBN-13:	978-1-78327-536-6
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > World history > 500 to 1500 Books > History > World history > 500 to 1500
LSN:	1-78327-536-7
Barcode:	9781783275366

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