Bücher von William of Malmesbury

""The History Of The Kings Of England, And Of His Own Times"" is a historical book written by William of Malmesbury in 1854. The book is a comprehensive account of the history of the Kings of England, starting from the Anglo-Saxon period and ending with the reign of King Stephen in the 12th century. The author also includes his own observations and experiences of the events that took place during his lifetime. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part covering the reigns of the Anglo-Saxon kings, while the second part covers the Norman Conquest and the subsequent reigns of the Norman kings. William of Malmesbury's account is considered one of the most important sources of medieval English history, as it provides valuable insights into the political, social, and cultural developments of the period. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to both scholars and general readers interested in English history.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.

Edited by William Stubbs (1825-1901) and published in 1887, volume one of this two-volume set devoted to the Latin historical works of William of Malmesbury (c.1090-c.1142), one of the most important of all the medieval historians, presents the first two books of his 'Deeds of the English Kings'.

William of Malmesbury (c.1090-c.1142) was a prolific historian and a trustworthy chronicler, described by Professor R. M. Thomson as 'the most learned European of his day' and 'England's greatest national and local historian since Bede'. A Benedictine monk, he spent his adult life at Malmesbury Abbey, where he assisted the Abbot in founding the library, and devoted his time to writing. The Latin text presented here, originally published in 1870 as part of the Rolls Series, is based on the manuscript at Magdalen College, Oxford. It is described with confidence by N. E. S. A. Hamilton as 'no other than Malmesbury's own autograph' - a claim which the editor backs up in his comprehensive preface. Revised and added to over a period of ten years following its completion in around 1125, this early ecclesiastical history of England is as much a historical record as a primary source in its own right.