Polydore Vergil's English History from an Early Translation Preserved among the MSS of the Old Royal Library in the British Museum : Camden Society, Old Series, XXXVI.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ellis, Henry J.

Series:

Polydore Vergil's English History Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Hastings, Battle of, England, 1066.

Great Britain.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (342 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Other Title:

Polydore Vergil's English History. Vol. 1, Period to the Norman Conquest

Place of Publication:

Burlington : TannerRitchie Publishing, 2010.

Summary:

This historical work by Polydore Vergil, translated and preserved in the British Museum manuscripts, provides a comprehensive overview of English history from its earliest traditions to the Norman Conquest. Edited by Sir Henry Ellis, the text is part of the Camden Society’s publications and reflects the transition of the English language towards modern elegance. Vergil’s narrative includes detailed accounts of political, cultural, and social developments, alongside interactions with Scotland and Europe. The work also incorporates correspondence and contextual materials, such as Vergil’s letters to James IV of Scotland and Cardinal Wolsey, offering insights into the diplomatic and intellectual exchanges of the era. Intended for scholars and historians, this edition preserves an important translation that contributes to understanding England’s historical and linguistic evolution. Generated by AI.

Contents:

TITLE PAGE

PREFACE

APPENDIX

THE CRONICLE OF POLYDORE VIRGIL

Book One

Preface to Book Two

Book Two

Book Three

Preface to Book Four

Book Four

Book Five

Book Six

Book Seven

Book Eight

INDEX.

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ISBN:

9781441686688

1441686681

OCLC:

1470860068