Caxton, the Description of Britain : A Modern Rendering

COLLINS, Marie; CAXTON, William; HIGDEN, Ranulf

ISBN 10: 0283994363 / ISBN 13: 9780283994364

Edité par Sidgwick & Jackson, London, 1988

A propos de cet article

A modern rendering of William Caxton's The description of Britain, itself based on John Trevisa's translation from the Latin of Ranulf Higden's Polychronicon. [160] p. : ill. (some col.) ; 25 cm. Blank bookplate to the ffep otherwise unmarked. Tight, square binding. Fresh interior. No wear to cloth. Similar, unclipped dustjacket in brodart. A very attractive copy. Weight, 925g. Size: Small Quarto.

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Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: Caxton, the Description of Britain : A Modern Rendering
• Éditeur: Sidgwick & Jackson, London
• Date de parution: 1988
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 0283994363
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9780283994364
• Reliure: Cloth
• Édition: First Edition.
• État de l'article: Fine
• État de la jaquette: Fine
• Type de livre: Book
• Catalogues du vendeur:
  • Biography & Autobiography
  • Britain - History, Politics & Topography

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Synopsis

William Caxton first published his bestselling history of Britain in 1480. Basing his version on a 14th century Middle English translation of the Latin "Bolychronicon" - of universal history, he extracted and arranged the chapters that focused on Britain, updating the language where necessary. For the first time his text has been modernized and made available to a 20th century audience. This book tells of customs and traditions, ancient cities and towns, kingdoms and bishoprics, language and manners. Fully illustrated with line engravings and ceramic tiles dating from Caxton's day as well as recent photographs and aerial views of contemporary Britain, it will appeal to all those interested in British history.