William of Malmesbury: Gesta Pontificum Anglorum, The History of the English Bishops: Volume II: Introduction and Commentary (Oxford Medieval Texts)

Gesta Pontificum Anglorum ( History of the English Bishops ) is one of the most important medieval texts written c . 1125 by one of England's key historians of the period, William, Monk of Malmesbury. It is a is a vivid narrative on the English Church, its bishoprics and monasteries, from c .600 to William's contemporary era. Conceived as a companion piece to his Gesta Regum Anglorum , this historical work was a unique enterprise, and the result is a substantial book, elegantly written, full of original information, and characterized by intelligent interpretation and judgement. Gesta Pontificum Anglorum ( History of the English Bishops ) is one of the most important medieval texts written c . 1125 by one of England's key historians of the period, William, Monk of Malmesbury. It is a is a vivid narrative on the English Church, its bishoprics and monasteries, from c .600 to William's contemporary era. Conceived as a companion piece to his Gesta Regum Anglorum , this historical work was a unique enterprise, and the result is a substantial book, elegantly written, full of original information, and characterized by intelligent interpretation and judgement. This second volume by R. M. Thomson contains an introduction and detailed commentary to accompany the Latin text and translation of the work, appearing in Volume I. The introduction presents and analyzes the reasons behind the work - its structure, its main sources and program of research, and its influence and significance. The commentary, linked to the Latin text, discusses problems and questions revealed by the work, and illustrations appear throughout. Gesta Pontificum Anglorum (History of the English Bishops) is one of the most important medieval texts written c. 1125 by one of England's key historians of the period, William, Monk of Malmesbury. It is a is a vivid narrative on the English Church, its bishoprics and monasteries, from c.600 to William's contemporary era. Conceived as a companion piece to his Gesta Regum Anglorum, this historical work was a unique enterprise, and the result is a substantial book, elegantly written, full of original information, and characterized by intelligent interpretation and judgement. This second volume by R. M. Thomson contains an introduction and detailed commentary to accompany the Latin text and translation of the work, appearing in Volume I. The introduction presents and analyzes the reasons behind the work - its structure, its main sources and programme of research, and its influence and significance. The commentary, linked to the Latin text, discusses problems and questions revealed by the work, and illustrations appear throughout Gesta Pontificum Anglorum (The History of the English Bishops) is a modern edition of one of the most important medieval texts written c. 1125 by one of England's key historians of the period, William, Monk of Malmesbury. It is a vivid narrative on the English Church, its bishoprics and monasteries, from c. 600 to William's contemporary era, and the edition features the original Latin text of the manuscript with the English translation alongside. Conceived as a companion piece to his Gesta Regum Anglorum, this historical work was a unique enterprise, and the result is a substantial book, elegantly written, full of original information, and characterized by intelligent interpretation and judgement. The first four books of the text, treat each diocese in turn, and the fifth book is devoted to the history of William's own monastery. A second volume by R. M. Thomson will contain an introduction and detailed commentary on the work. ... Second Volume ... Contains An Introduction And Detailed Commentary To Accompany The Latin Text And Translation Of The Work Appearing In Volume I. The Introduction Presents And Analyses The Reasons Behind The Work ... The Commentary, Linked To The Latin Text, Discusses Problems And Questions Thrown Up By The Work, And Illustrations Appear Throughout.--jacket. V. 1. Text And Translation / Edited And Translated By M. Winterbottom ; With The Assistance Of R.m. Thomsom -- V. 2. Commentary / By R.m. Thomson ; With The Assistance Of M. Winterbottom. William Of Malmesbury. Thomson. Includes Bibliographical References (v. 2, [343]-387) And Indexes. Vol. 1: Text In English And Latin On Facing Pages ; V. 2: Introduction And Commentary In English. William of Malmesbury's Gesta Pontificum Anglorum (The History of the English Bishops) presents the text and translation of this important work by one of England's greatest historians. It traces the history of the English Church - its bishops, archbishops and monasteries - from the coming of Christianity c. 600, to William's era.