A former prior of Belvoir, Roger of Wendover (d.1236) established
himself as a chronicler at St Albans. This three-volume work,
edited by Henry G. Hewlett (1832-97) and published between 1886 and
1889, comprises the latter part of the larger Flores opus and the
part of the Latin text for which Wendover can claim direct
responsibility. Volume 2 concerns the years 1204-30 and covers the
greater part of King John's reign and Henry III's early years on
the throne. While Wendover is often criticised for his shortcomings
as a historian, his candour in treating the 'abominable misrule' of
John's reign is noteworthy. His true importance, however, is as a
key influence on his historiographical successor, Matthew Paris,
whose political outlook and interests he helped to shape.
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