The Chronicle Of Jocelin Of Brakelond, Monk Of St. Edmundsbury

The Chronicle of Jocelin of Brakelond, Monk of St. Edmundsbury is a historical account of monastic and social life in the twelfth century. Written by Jocelin de Brakelond, a monk at St. Edmundsbury Abbey, the book provides a detailed picture of daily life in a medieval monastery, as well as the interactions between the monastery and the surrounding community. The book covers a period of over thirty years, from the appointment of Abbot Samson in 1182 to the death of King Henry II in 1189. Jocelin's writing is vivid and engaging, providing a fascinating glimpse into the world of medieval England. This edition of the book was published in 1907 and includes an introduction and notes by the editor, L.C. Jane.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.