The Chronicle Of Richard Of Devizes: Concerning The Deeds Of Richard The First, King Of England (1841)

ISBN 10: 1120804035 / ISBN 13: 9781120804037

Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2009

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Chronicle Of Richard Of Devizes: Concerning The Deeds Of Richard The First, King Of England (1841)
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1120804035
• ISBN 13: 9781120804037
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

The Chronicle of Richard of Devizes is a historical text that was originally written in the 13th century by a monk named Richard of Devizes. This particular edition of the text was published in 1841 and was edited by John Allen Giles. The book details the deeds of Richard the First, who was also known as Richard the Lionheart, during his reign as King of England from 1189 to 1199. The text covers a variety of topics related to Richard's life and reign, including his military campaigns, his relationships with other monarchs and nobles, and his personal life. The book provides a unique perspective on Richard's reign, as it was written by a contemporary of the king and offers insights into the political and social climate of the time. Overall, The Chronicle of Richard of Devizes is a valuable resource for anyone interested in medieval history or the reign of Richard the Lionheart.Also Richard Of Cirencester�������s Description Of Britain.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.