Chronicle of Pierre de Langtoft in French Verse, from the Earliest Period to the Death of King Edward I. : Rolls Series.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wright, Thomas, author.

Series:

Chronicle of Pierre de Langtoft in French Verse Series

Chronicle of Pierre de Langtoft in French Verse Series ; v.2

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Great Britain--History--To 1485.

Great Britain.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (508 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Burlington : TannerRitchie Publishing, 2019.

Summary:

This volume is a scholarly edition of the French verse chronicle by Pierre de Langtoft, covering the history of Great Britain from its earliest times to the death of King Edward I. Edited by Thomas Wright, the work is part of a larger series documenting the chronicles and memorials of Great Britain and Ireland during the Middle Ages. The text is based on meticulous collation of manuscripts, reflecting the editor's commitment to preserving historical accuracy. It includes a preface discussing the manuscripts' origins, the historical context of the chronicle, and its popularity in the 14th century. The book provides valuable insight into medieval historical writing, Anglo-Norman literature, and the socio-political landscape of Britain during the reign of Edward I, making it a key resource for historians and researchers of medieval history. Generated by AI.

Contents:

TITLE PAGE

CONTENTS

PREFACE

CHRONICLE OF PIERRE DE LANGTOFT (1155-1307)

APPENDICES

I: Supplementary Matter

II: Poems ascribed to Pierre de Langtoft

III: Latin Verses on the Scots

IV: A Prophecy in English Rhymes relating to the Scottish Wars

INDEX

A

B-C

D

E

F-H

I-L

M-P

R-S

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Notes:

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ISBN:

9781773014074

1773014072

OCLC:

1470855220