1847 William Malmesbury Chronicle King England Giles Anglo Saxon War Conquest
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1847 William Malmesbury Chronicle King England Giles Anglo Saxon War Conquest
"William of Malmesburys Chronicle of the Kings of England" is a history of England from the arrival of the Anglo-Saxons in England in the 5th century to Henry II in the 12th century. The book includes detailed accounts of significant events such as the Norman Conquest and the Wars of the Roses, as well as the lives of notable figures including Alfred the Great, William the Conqueror, and Thomas Becket. The book stands out for its critical and anecdotal approach to history, challenging other medieval sources and providing insights into the personalities of the monarchs.
This 1847 edition is translated by Giles and preserves the language and style of the original Latin text, making it accessible to modern readers.
Item number: #30324
Price: $499
GILES, J. A.
William of Malmesburys Chronicle of the Kings of England
London: Henry G. Bohn, 1847.
Details:
Collation: Complete with all pages
xvi, 544
Includes engraved frontispiece
Provenance: Bookplate
Jacob Hammer
George Sheppard Harvey
Language: English
Binding: Leather; tight and secure
Size: ~7in X 4.75in (18cm x 12cm)
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30324
"William of Malmesburys Chronicle of the Kings of England" is a history of England from the arrival of the Anglo-Saxons in England in the 5th century to Henry II in the 12th century. The book includes detailed accounts of significant events such as the Norman Conquest and the Wars of the Roses, as well as the lives of notable figures including Alfred the Great, William the Conqueror, and Thomas Becket. The book stands out for its critical and anecdotal approach to history, challenging other medieval sources and providing insights into the personalities of the monarchs.
This 1847 edition is translated by Giles and preserves the language and style of the original Latin text, making it accessible to modern readers.
Item number: #30324
Price: $499
GILES, J. A.
William of Malmesburys Chronicle of the Kings of England
London: Henry G. Bohn, 1847.
Details:
Collation: Complete with all pages
xvi, 544
Includes engraved frontispiece
Provenance: Bookplate
Jacob Hammer
George Sheppard Harvey
Language: English
Binding: Leather; tight and secure
Size: ~7in X 4.75in (18cm x 12cm)
Our Guarantee:
Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.
Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!
30324
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1847 William Malmesbury Chronicle King England Giles Anglo Saxon War Conquest
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