Discovering William of Malmesbury Paperback / softback
Edited by Rodney M Thomson, Emily Dolmans, Emily A. Winkler
Paperback / softback
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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.
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- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:244 pages
- Publisher:Boydell & Brewer Ltd
- Publication Date:19/06/2020
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- ISBN:9781783275366
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Only a few left - usually despatched within 24 hours
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:244 pages
- Publisher:Boydell & Brewer Ltd
- Publication Date:19/06/2020
- Category:
- ISBN:9781783275366