The Ecclesiastical History of Orderic Vitalis: Volume 2: Books III and IV (Ecclesiastical History of Orderic Vitalis, Bks. 3 & 4) [Paperback]

Orderic Vitalis (Author), Marjorie Chibnall (Translator)

Book Description

Series: Ecclesiastical History of Orderic Vitalis, Bks. 3 & 4 | Publication Date: January 17, 1991

The Ecclesiastical History of Orderic Vitalis has been called the greatest of all medieval chronicles. Written in Normandy between 1114 and 1141, it is a detailed history of the Norman people and their conquests, full of vivid portraits of the lives and characters of men and women, kings and queens, lords and bishops, simple knights and humble villagers. The chronicle offers a unique, authentic picture of feudal society during a period of rapid change in church and state which saw the emergence of the Anglo-Norman realm, the spread of new forms of monasticism, and the launching of the Crusades.

Editorial Reviews

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`a superbly edited Latin text and a unique English translation of the work of a major historian' American Historical Review

`Mrs Chibnall is giving us ... her edition of a classical medieval text which will itself become a classic of medieval scholarship.' Times Literary Supplement

`a publishing event of major significance.' Speculum

`universally lauded as a landmark in Anglo-Norman historiography.' Journal of Theological Studies

`a magnificent achievement.' Journal of Ecclesiastical History

Language Notes

Text: English, Latin (translation)
Original Language: Latin

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Product Details

• Paperback: 456 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (January 17, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0198202202
• ISBN-13: 978-0198202202
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.3 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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