William of Malmesbury: Gesta Regum Anglorum: The History of the English Kings Volume 1 (Oxford Medieval Texts) [Hardcover]

the late R. A. B. Mynors (Translator), R. M. Thomson (Contributor), M. Winterbottom (Contributor)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 6, 1998 | ISBN-10: 019820678X | ISBN-13: 978-0198206781

William of Malmesbury's Gesta Regum Anglorum (The Deeds of the English Kings) is one of the great histories of England. Apart from its formidable learning, it is characterized by narrative skill and entertainment value. This edition, with facing-page English translation, provides for the first time a detailed commentary on all aspects of the work.

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`This book cannot fail to influence present and future generations of Anglo-Normanists. By providing a historical commentary ... it sets a new standard for exegesis of this work.' J.C. Crick, Archives.

Language Notes

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

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 912 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (August 6, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 019820678X
• ISBN-13: 978-0198206781
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.8 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,667,757 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive study -- but not full text, May 9, 2002

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This review is from: William of Malmesbury: Gesta Regum Anglorum: Volume II: General Introduction and Commentary (Oxford Medieval Texts) (Hardcover)

Any medievalist will undoubtedly find William of Malmesbury's Gesta cited throughout the footnotes of other studies. This volume provides a comprehensive commentary and analysis of the Malmesbury manuscripts, equal in every respect to the high standard expected from Oxford Medieval Texts.
Be forwarned, however, that this volume contains only the commentary. Those interested in reading the excellent full-text English translation, or making their own interpretation from the Latin will require the companion Volume I, which for some reason, Amazon does not include in its catalogue listings.