The Only English Proclamation Of Henry III, October 18, 1258: And Its Treatment By Former Editors And Translators, Considered And Illustrated (1868)

""The Only English Proclamation of Henry III, October 18, 1258: And Its Treatment by Former Editors and Translators, Considered and Illustrated"" is a historical book written by Alexander John Ellis and published in 1868. The book focuses on the proclamation made by King Henry III of England on October 18, 1258, which was the first official document written in English rather than Latin. The author examines the historical significance of this proclamation and how it has been treated by previous editors and translators. Ellis provides a detailed analysis of the language and structure of the proclamation, as well as its political and social context. The book is a valuable resource for historians and scholars interested in the evolution of the English language and the political history of medieval England.To Which Are Added Editions Of The Cuckoo Song And The Prisoner¿¿¿¿¿¿¿s Prayer, Lyrics Of The Thirteenth Century.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.