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Polychronicon Ranulphi Higden Monachi Cestrensis V1: Together With The English Translations Of John Trevisa And Of An Unknown Writer Of The Fifteenth

Polychronicon Ranulphi Higden Monachi Cestrensis V1: Together With The English Translations Of John Trevisa And Of An Unknown Writer Of The Fifteenth

Babington, Churchill

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Old & Middle EnglishLiterary CriticismFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1437278019
ISBN13: 9781437278019
Publisher: Indypublish.Com
Published: Oct 27 2008
Pages: 548
Weight: 2.14
Height: 1.38 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Polychronicon Ranulphi Higden Monachi Cestrensis V1 is a historical book that was written by Ranulf Higden, a monk from Chester, England, in the 14th century. This book provides a comprehensive account of world history from the creation of the world to the year 1352. It covers various topics such as religion, politics, geography, and natural history.This particular edition of the book, published in 1865, includes not only the original Latin text but also the English translations of John Trevisa and an unknown writer from the 15th century. The translations provide an accessible way for English readers to engage with the content of the book.The book is divided into seven books, each covering a different period of history. The first book covers the creation of the world up to the time of Noah's flood. The second book covers the period from Noah's flood to the Trojan War. The third book covers the period from the Trojan War to the founding of Rome. The fourth book covers the period from the founding of Rome to the birth of Christ. The fifth book covers the period from the birth of Christ to the reign of Emperor Constantine. The sixth book covers the period from the reign of Constantine to the reign of King Edward III of England. The seventh and final book covers the period from the reign of Edward III to the year 1352.Overall, Polychronicon Ranulphi Higden Monachi Cestrensis V1 is a valuable historical source that provides insight into the medieval worldview and understanding of history. This edition with translations makes it accessible to English readers who are interested in medieval history and culture.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.

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