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Polychronicon Ranulphi Higden Monachi Cestrensis V5 (1874)

Polychronicon Ranulphi Higden Monachi Cestrensis V5 (1874)

Lumby, Joseph Rawson

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ISBN10: 1167713052
ISBN13: 9781167713057
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 562
Weight: 1.64
Height: 1.14 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Polychronicon Ranulphi Higden Monachi Cestrensis V5 (1874) is a historical book edited by Joseph Rawson Lumby. The book is the fifth volume in a series that consists of the complete works of Ranulph Higden, a 14th-century English chronicler and monk from Chester. The Polychronicon is Higden's most famous work, and it is a universal history that covers the period from the creation of the world to the year 1352. The fifth volume covers the period from the reign of King Edward II to the early years of King Edward III. The book is written in Latin, but Lumby has provided an English translation of the text. The book is a valuable resource for historians and scholars interested in medieval English history, as it provides a detailed account of the political, social, and cultural events of the time. In addition to the text itself, the book also includes a detailed introduction by Lumby, in which he discusses the life and work of Ranulph Higden and provides context for the Polychronicon. There are also footnotes throughout the text that provide additional information and clarification on certain points. Overall, Polychronicon Ranulphi Higden Monachi Cestrensis V5 (1874) is an important historical work that sheds light on medieval English history and the life and work of a prominent chronicler and monk.This Book Is In English.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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