A Handbook of Dates: For Students of British History (Royal Historical Society Guides and Handbooks, Series Number 4) 2nd Edition

by C. R. Cheney (Editor), Michael Jones (Editor)

23 ratings

ISBN-13: 978-0521778459

ISBN-10: 052177845X

Why is ISBN important?

Other Sellers

from

Other Sellers

See all 6 versions

Used: Good | Details

Sold by Bluechipz

Fulfilled by Amazon

Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items.

+ $15.48 shipping

Arrives: Aug 26 - 31

Deliver to Finland

In Stock.

Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.

Available at a lower price from other sellers that may not offer free Prime shipping.

+ $15.48 shipping

Arrives: Aug 26 - Sep 1

Deliver to Finland

Available at a lower price from other sellers that may not offer free Prime shipping.

A Handbook of Dates provides in clear, user-friendly form, tables that allow the calculation of the dates (and days) on which historical events have fallen or will fall, from AD 500 to 2100. It includes lists of Easter dates, saints' days, popes, rulers of England and the Roman calendar. In this updated and expanded edition, Michael Jones has edited or revised the explanatory sections and added new tables, for example on old and new style dates and Celtic Easter. A Handbook of Dates is an unrivaled reference tool for historians.

Special offers and product promotions

Amazon Business: Make the most of your Amazon Business account with exclusive tools and savings. Login now

Editorial Reviews

Review

'… magic little book …' The Week

Book Description

This is a revised version of an unrivalled small reference work for working historians.

Product details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cambridge University Press; 2nd edition (April 24, 2000)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 268 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 052177845X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0521778459
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.67 x 9 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #2,358,718 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #2,439 in Historical Study Reference (Books)
- #3,041 in History Encyclopedias
- #7,071 in European History (Books)

Customer Reviews:
23 ratings

Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.

Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video!

Upload video

Customer reviews

5 star		78%
4 star		15%
3 star 0% (0%)		0%
2 star 0% (0%)		0%
1 star		8%

How are ratings calculated?

Top reviews from the United States

There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later.

Jed Scuggins

This is an essential book for historians.

Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2018

Verified Purchase

I was brought up on the first edition of this book and have used it for 40 years. It has always been a trustworthy guide to dates. I was quite happy with my old edition, and did not wish to abandon it. But time marches on and I find I must march with it. There are some changes in the new edition which concern me, but for a young student getting a first taste of the complexity of dates, this will become their Bible. Old dogs have difficulty learning new tricks. But if you are young, buy this book and make it your own.

Helpful

The Unemployed Philosopher

Saved my life on multiple occassions

Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2012

Verified Purchase

I used to do a lot of research and reading old medieval documents. This book is amazing as it would tell me the dates correctly by the kings. It's a bit hard to use at first, but once you get used to it, it works really well.

One person found this helpful

Helpful

Top reviews from other countries

S&K

You get what it says on the can....

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 30, 2007

Verified Purchase

As a non-historian beginning some researches into local history, I have found this small volume invaluable. Grappling with Gregorian and Julian dates, never mind 'regnal years' dating, has never been my favourite pastime, but this resource cuts straight through to the chase. I don't use it every day, but I certainly feel satisfied that were I have to a problem with understanding a historical date, I'd have a 99% chance of solving it with this. Obviously, unlike the previous reviewer, my needs are not highly demanding or academic, but I think a professional would know where to go to get their questions answered. I would be surprised if enthusiastic amateur local/family historians weren't fully satisfied by Cheney - at worst, I would have thought there should be one copy per local history society!

Although this is a reference book rather than a reading book, it's also fun dipping in and finding out arcane factoids to amaze and delight your friends and family!

22 people found this helpful

Ian

vital for historians

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 12, 2014

Verified Purchase

A vital resource for historians and history students. Acts of parliament are referred to by reginal year and this book makes translating that to calendar year easy. Knowing when saints days were in specific years is also very handy.

The introduction and notes are a clear explanation of changes in calendars and dates.

2 people found this helpful

Fiona

Great service

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 4, 2021

Verified Purchase

Excellent copy purchased as required reading for my course. Arrived in superb condition and very promptly.

SPR47

A Must for All Students of Historical Documents

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 16, 2015

Verified Purchase

This is a classic reference book absolutely necessary when dealing with original manuscripts, especially before 1750. Most academic libraries have it, but if yours doesn't, then invest in this life-saver!

John Lowe

A time travellers guide to dates and time

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 22, 2018

Verified Purchase

Help in interpreting old history texts and understanding why dates are different long ago.

See all reviews

A Handbook of Dates: For Students of British History (Royal Historical Society Guides and Handbooks, Series Number 4) 2nd Edition

Sorry, there was a problem.

Sorry, there was a problem.

Buy used: $32.99

Buy new: $44.95

Special offers and product promotions

Editorial Reviews

Review

Book Description

Product details

Videos

Customer reviews

Top reviews from the United States

There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later.

Top reviews from other countries

Buy used:

$32.99

Buy new:

$44.95