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""The Chronicle of Lanercost, 1272-1346"" offers a vital firsthand account of a tumultuous period in British history. Translated by Sir Herbert Eustace Maxwell and James Wilson, this chronicle provides a unique perspective on the Scottish Wars of Independence and the reigns of several English monarchs. Written by a Franciscan friar at Lanercost Priory in Cumbria, the text details events from the late 13th to mid-14th centuries, capturing the day-to-day realities of life in a border region frequently beset by conflict. The chronicle is invaluable for its insights into military campaigns, political intrigues, and the social conditions of the time. Readers gain a vivid understanding of the challenges faced by the people of northern England during an era marked by war, famine, and plague. This edition makes accessible a key primary source for scholars and anyone interested in medieval history and Anglo-Scottish relations. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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