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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
The first full English translation of Rigord's Gesta Philippi
Augusti, The Deeds of Philip Augustus makes available to Anglophone
readers the most important narrative account of the reign of King
Philip II of France (r. 1180–1223), a critical source about this
pivotal figure in the development of the medieval French monarchy
and an intriguing window into many aspects of the broader twelfth
century. Rigord wrote his chronicle in Latin, covering the first
two-thirds of Philip II's reign, including such events as Philip's
fateful expulsion of the Jews in 1182, his departure on the Third
Crusade in 1190, his governmental innovations, and his victory over
King John of England. As Philip II transformed French royal power,
Rigord transformed contemporary writing about the nature of that
power. Presented in a lively and readable translation framed by an
introduction that contextualizes the text and accompanied by
annotations, maps, and illustrations, The Deeds of Philip Augustus
makes one of the most important documents of twelfth-century France
available to a wide new readership.
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