William Of Malmesbury: Gesta Regum Anglorum: Volume 1: The History Of The English Kings (Oxford Medieval Texts)

William Of Malmesbury: Gesta Regum Anglorum: Volume 1: The History Of The English Kings (Oxford Medieval Texts)

William of Malmesbury'sGesta Regum Anglorum (The Deeds of the English Kings) is one of the great histories of England. Apart from its formidable learning, it is characterized by narrative skill and entertainment value. This edition, with facing-page English translation, provides for the first time a detailed commentary on all aspects of the work.Review"This new edition is a worthy testament to the industry of both a twelfth-century author and his twentieth-century editors."--SpeculumAbout the AuthorR. M. Thomson, Professor of Medieval History, University of Tasmania.