The Chronicle of England - Couverture souple

Capgrave, John

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1108042740 ISBN 13 : 9781108042741

Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 2012

Synopsis

First published in 1858, this edition of John Capgrave's fifteenth-century history of England provides the full text and comprehensive notes.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

One of the most prolific scholars of his time, John Capgrave (1393–1464) was the author of forty-one historical and theological texts. Today, only twelve survive, and only seven are in English. This work covers the history of the world from the creation of Adam to the year 1417. Beginning with a timeline of Biblical events, including the birth of Cain and the first example of bigamy, he covers Roman myth and history before continuing into accounts of early English monarchs and saints. This scholarly edition, first published in 1858, includes a biography of Capgrave, an introduction to the text and a transcript of The Chronicle. Comprehensive annotations detail points of interest from the manuscript, such as corrections and scribal errors, accompanied by the editor's own marginal notes. Of interest to students of history, this book opens a fascinating window into both early modern and Victorian historiography.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Cambridge University Press
• Date d'édition: 2012
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1108042740
• ISBN 13: 9781108042741
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 526
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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