Chronicles of the reigns of Stephen, Henry II, and Richard I
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Chronicles of the reigns of Stephen, Henry II, and Richard I
（Cambridge library collection）
Cambridge University Press, 2012
- vol. 1 : pbk
- vol. 2 : pbk
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"This edition first published 1884-1885. This digitally printed version 2012"--T.p. verso
Reprint. Originally published: London : Her Majesty's Stationery Office, 1884-1885
Description and Table of Contents
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vol. 1 : pbk ISBN 9781108052269
Description
The first volume of this four-volume set of Latin chronicles, edited by Richard Howlett (1841-1917) and published between 1884 and 1889, contains the first four books of the Historia rerum Anglicarum by William of Newburgh (c.1136-c.1198). Newburgh's extensive history, in five books, chronicles events from 1066 up to 1198 and is a valuable source of information on twelfth-century England, especially the so-called period of 'The Anarchy' during King Stephen's reign. The first book begins with William the Conqueror's victory at Hastings, and the fourth book concludes with the return from captivity of Richard I in 1194. Along the way, Newburgh enlivens his history with tales of supernatural prodigies. In his lengthy editorial introduction, Howlett remarks that Newburgh's chronicle forms a commentary on the various works presented in the other three volumes of this set, as they all fall within the chronological scope of Newburgh's work. English side-notes to the Latin text are provided throughout.
Table of Contents
- Preface
- Additions and corrections
- The Historia rerum Anglicarum of William of Newburgh
- Epistola ad abbatem Rievallis
- Proemium
- 1. Lib. I (AD 1066-1154)
- 2. Lib. II (AD 1154-74)
- 3. Lib. III (AD 1175-89)
- 4. Lib. IV (AD 1189-94).
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vol. 2 : pbk ISBN 9781108052276
Description
The second volume of this four-volume set of Latin chronicles, edited by Richard Howlett (1841-1917) and published between 1884 and 1889, contains the fifth and final book of the Historia rerum Anglicarum by William of Newburgh (c.1136-c.1198). This book deals with the events of the years 1194-8. The work is continued in a supplement up to the year 1298, compiled by a monk of Furness Abbey. Also included is the Draco Normannicus ('The Norman Standard') of Etienne de Rouen, a monk from Bec Abbey in Normandy. Much of this poem is simply the versification of other sources, but it does possess some historical value, and notably presents King Arthur as a Breton rather than a British ruler. A glossary and index to the first two volumes is included, along with helpful English side-notes to the Latin text.
Table of Contents
- Preface
- Corrections
- The Historia rerum Anglicarum of William of Newburgh, Lib. V (AD 1194-8)
- A continuation of the Historia rerum Anglicarum to the year 1298, compiled by a monk of Furness Abbey
- The Draco Normannicus of Etienne de Rouen
- Glossary
- Index to Volumes 1 and 2.
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