{"product_id":"william-of-malmesbury-gesta-pontificum-anglorum-the-history-of-the-english-bishops-volume-ii-introduction-and-commentary-9780199226610","title":"William of Malmesbury: Gesta Pontificum Anglorum, the History of the English Bishops: Volume II: Introduction and Commentary","description":"\u003cem\u003eGesta Pontificum Anglorum\u003c\/em\u003e (\u003cem\u003eHistory of the English Bishops\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the most important medieval texts written \u003cem\u003ec\u003c\/em\u003e. 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 \u003cem\u003ec\u003c\/em\u003e.600 to William's contemporary era. Conceived as a companion piece to his \u003cem\u003eGesta Regum Anglorum\u003c\/em\u003e, 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cem\u003eGesta Pontificum Anglorum\u003c\/em\u003e (\u003cem\u003eHistory of the English Bishops\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the most important medieval texts written \u003cem\u003ec\u003c\/em\u003e. 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 \u003cem\u003ec\u003c\/em\u003e.600 to William's contemporary era. Conceived as a companion piece to his \u003cem\u003eGesta Regum Anglorum\u003c\/em\u003e, 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e R. M. Thomson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Oxford University Press, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/01\/2007\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 440\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.50lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 1.30d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780199226610\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBorn in Melbourne in 1946, \u003cstrong\u003eRodney Thomson\u003c\/strong\u003e has taught medieval history at the University of Tasmania since 1975. He has been a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Humanities since 1992, and for the last 20 years has collaborated with Michael Winterbottom in editing the historical works of William of Malmesbury.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oxford University Press, USA","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":39932122333299,"sku":"9.78E+12","price":260.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_7b179c18-3506-4d09-9d68-516ac5dc108f.jpg?v=1647790688","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/william-of-malmesbury-gesta-pontificum-anglorum-the-history-of-the-english-bishops-volume-ii-introduction-and-commentary-9780199226610","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}