William of Malmesbury: Gesta Regum Anglorum: Volume II: General Introduction and Commentary (Oxford Medieval Texts)

William of Malmesbury's Regesta Regum Anglorum ( Deeds of the English Kings ) is one of the great histories of England, and one of the most important historical works of the European Middle Ages. Volume II of the Oxford Medieval Texts edition provides a full historical introduction, a detailed textual commentary, and an extensive bibliography. William of Malmesbury's Gesta 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