10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WILLIAM OF MALMESBURY»
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William of Malmesbury and the Ethics
of History
This book seeks to fill the gap through an exploration of the ethical paradigm or paradigms available to William through his extensive reading, and an analysis of his works in the light of the traditions of thought to which he professes his ...
Sigbjørn Olsen Sønnesyn, 2012
William was a historian, biblical commentator, biographer and classicist; his intellectual achievement is studied here.
3
Gender, Nation and Conquest in the Works
of William of ...
A fresh new approach to the works of William of Malmesbury, looking in particular at his presentation of men and women.
4
Gesta Pontificum Anglorum
First modern English translation of important source for English church history from Augustine's arrival in Canterbury in 597 down to the 1120s.
William (of Malmesbury), David Preest, 2002
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Historia Novella: The Contemporary History
Rather they seem to come from somewhere in the circle of Robert of Gloucester, the empress's half-brother, to whom the work is dedicated. In this way the work raises important questions concerning the transmission of medieval texts.
William (of Malmesbury), Edmund King, 1998
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William of Malmesbury: Gesta Pontificum Anglorum, The ...
The first four books of the text, treat each diocese in turn, and the fifth book is devoted to the history of William's own monastery. A second volume by R. M. Thomson will contain an introduction and detailed commentary on the work.
Michael Winterbottom, Rodney Malcolm Thomson, 2007
Volume II of the Oxford Medieval Texts edition provides a full historical introduction, a detailed textual commentary, and an extensive bibliography. It forms the essential complement to the text and translation which appeared in Volume I.
William (of Malmesbury), Roger Aubrey Baskerville Mynors, 1999
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The English in the Twelfth Century: Imperialism, National ...
Defining essays on questions of newly-emerging English nationalism and the political importance of chivalric values and knightly obligations, as perceived by contemporary historians.
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Saints' Lives: Lives
of SS. Wulfstan, Dunstan, Patrick, ...
This volume contains editions and translations of all these works, with an assessment of their importance as sources of information, and of William as researcher and writer.
William (of Malmesbury), Michael Winterbottom, Rodney M. Thomson, 2002
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Historical Writing in England: c. 500 to c. 1307
William of Malmesbury The abbey of Malmesbury in Wiltshire had an
undistinguished history except for a brief period of fame, roughly the first half of
the twelfth century, during which the romanesque church (with its remarkable
sculptured ...
8 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WILLIAM OF MALMESBURY»
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Death of a king deep in the Forest
“His vices were branded on his face,” wrote William of Malmesbury, the foremost historian of the 12th century, a few years later. “He was small and thick-set and ... «Daily Echo, Jan 15»
The English and Their History by Robert Tombs review …
So we follow this part-island story from Bede, via William of Malmesbury and the Earl of Clarendon, to Macaulay, Trevelyan, Churchill (here in his capacity as ... «The Guardian, Dec 14»
Hannah Twynnoy, Brother Eilmer and St Aldhelm in a nativity with a …
Acted out by drama student, the story involves St Aldhelm, Hannah Twynnoy, William of Malmesbury and Eilmer the Flying Monk putting on their own nativity ... «Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard, Dec 13»
Malmesbury: a market town steeped in history
This market town, the oldest borough in England, has an amazing history: King Athelstan; the Abbey; Elmer, the Flying Monk; William of Malmesbury; Thomas ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Oct 13»
Lottery grant helps Purbeck pupils delve into history
... that will include a search for the location of Lulworth Castle – not the existing castle but the 12th century castle which was recorded by William of Malmesbury. «Dorset Echo, Feb 13»
Are bodies of 10000 lost warriors from Battle of Hastings buried in …
Harold is supposed to have abandoned his high position to meet William on lower ... sources, including William of Malmesbury and is documented before 1120. «Telegraph.co.uk, Oct 12»
Lady Godiva's burial claim by Coventry and Evesham
"There's evidence from her chronicler William of Malmesbury who said she was buried in her church with Leofric in Coventry. So it's always been thought that ... «BBC News, Jan 11»
Did Jesus REALLY stay in England? A new film claims he built a …
In this version, William of Malmesbury, a 12th-century monk and otherwise respectable chronicler of English history, records how in AD 63 Joseph approached ... «Daily Mail, Nov 09»
