The Ecclesiastical History of Orderic Vitalis: Volume II: Books III & IV
Author:   Orderic Vitalis ,  Marjorie Chibnall (Emeritus Fellow, Emeritus Fellow, Clare Hall, Cambridge) ,  Marjorie Chibnall
Publisher:   Oxford University Press
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9780198202202


Pages:   452
Publication Date:   29 November 1990
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Author:   Orderic Vitalis ,  Marjorie Chibnall (Emeritus Fellow, Emeritus Fellow, Clare Hall, Cambridge) ,  Marjorie Chibnall
Publisher:   Oxford University Press
Imprint:   Clarendon Press
Dimensions:   Width: 13.80cm , Height: 2.90cm , Length: 21.50cm
Weight:   0.620kg
ISBN:  

9780198202202


ISBN 10:   0198202202
Pages:   452
Publication Date:   29 November 1990
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Abbreviated references; Introduction: The author and his work; The sources of books III and IV; The historical value of books III and IV; Manuscript, punctuation, and spelling; Orderic Vitalis: Book III; Book IV; Apopendix 1. The descent of the lands of the lords of Bellême; Appendix II. The life and legend of St Judoc (St Josse); Appendix III. Early narrative sources for the Norman conquest; Geneological table. The family of Giroie (Géré); Index of quotations and allusions; General index

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`a magnificent achievement.' Journal of Ecclesiastical History `universally lauded as a landmark in Anglo-Norman historiography.' Journal of Theological Studies `a publishing event of major significance.' Speculum `Mrs Chibnall is giving us ... her edition of a classical medieval text which will itself become a classic of medieval scholarship.' Times Literary Supplement `a superbly edited Latin text and a unique English translation of the work of a major historian' American Historical Review


'a superbly edited Latin text and a unique English translation of the work of a major historian' American Historical Review 'Mrs Chibnall is giving us ... her edition of a classical medieval text which will itself become a classic of medieval scholarship.' Times Literary Supplement 'a publishing event of major significance.' Speculum 'universally lauded as a landmark in Anglo-Norman historiography.' Journal of Theological Studies 'a magnificent achievement.' Journal of Ecclesiastical History


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