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William of Malmesbury: Gesta Pontificum Anglorum, the History of the English
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William of Malmesbury: Gesta Pontificum Anglorum, the History of the English Bishops, Volume 2: Introduction and Commentary Hardback - 2007

by R. M. Thomson

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Gesta Pontificum Anglorum (History of the English Bishops) is one of the most important medieval texts written c. 1125 by one of England's key historians of the period, William, Monk of Malmesbury. It is a is a vivid narrative on the English Church, its bishoprics and monasteries, from c.600 to William's contemporary era. Conceived as a companion piece to his Gesta Regum Anglorum, this historical work was a unique enterprise, and the result is a substantial book, elegantly written, full of original information, and characterized by intelligent interpretation and judgement.

Gesta Pontificum Anglorum (History of the English Bishops) is one of the most important medieval texts written c. 1125 by one of England's key historians of the period, William, Monk of Malmesbury. It is a is a vivid narrative on the English Church, its bishoprics and monasteries, from c.600 to William's contemporary era. Conceived as a companion piece to his Gesta Regum Anglorum, this historical work was a unique enterprise, and the result is a substantial book, elegantly written, full of original information, and characterized by intelligent interpretation and judgement.

This second volume by R. M. Thomson contains an introduction and detailed commentary to accompany the Latin text and translation of the work, appearing in Volume I. The introduction presents and analyzes the reasons behind the work - its structure, its main sources and program of research, and its influence and significance. The commentary, linked to the Latin text, discusses problems and questions revealed by the work, and illustrations appear throughout.

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  • Title William of Malmesbury: Gesta Pontificum Anglorum, the History of the English Bishops, Volume 2: Introduction and Commentary
  • Author R. M. Thomson
  • Binding Hardback
  • Edition First Edition
  • Pages 472
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher OUP Oxford
  • Publication date 2007-11-24
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Dust Cover, Illustrated, Index, Maps, Table of Contents
  • ISBN 9780199226610 / 019922661X
  • Weight 1.5 lbs (0.68 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.5 x 5.5 x 1.3 in (21.59 x 13.97 x 3.30 cm)
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: Medieval (500-1453) Studies
    • Cultural Region: British
    • Religious Orientation: Catholic
    • Religious Orientation: Christian
  • Category History - General History
  • Dewey Decimal Code B

About the author

Born in Melbourne in 1946, Rodney Thomson has taught medieval history at the University of Tasmania since 1975. He has been a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Humanities since 1992, and for the last 20 years has collaborated with Michael Winterbottom in editing the historical works of William of Malmesbury.

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