Polychronicon Ranulphi Higden Monachi Cestrensis: Together With The English Translations Of John Trevisa And Of An Unknown Writer Of The Fifteenth Cen

Higden, Ranulf; Trevisa, John; Caxton, William

ISBN 10: 127413143X / ISBN 13: 9781274131430

Published by Nabu Press, 2012

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• Title: Polychronicon Ranulphi Higden Monachi Cestrensis: Together With The English Translations Of John Trevisa And Of An Unknown Writer Of The Fifteenth Cen
• Publisher: Nabu Press
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 127413143X
• ISBN 13: 9781274131430
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: As New

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"Polychronicon Ranulphi Higden Monachi Cestrensis," Volume 4, presents a vital record of medieval history as seen through the eyes of Ranulf Higden, a Benedictine monk of Chester. This volume includes Higden's original Latin text alongside the English translations by John Trevisa and an anonymous writer of the fifteenth century, offering a unique comparative perspective on medieval scholarship and language. Edited by Churchill Babington and Joseph Rawson Lumby, this edition provides invaluable access to the chronicles of the period, making it an essential resource for historians and scholars of medieval England. The "Polychronicon" offers insights into the political, social, and cultural landscapes of the time, solidifying its place as a cornerstone of historical literature.

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