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The Gesta Normannorum Ducum Of William Of Jumieges, Orderic Vitalis, And Robert Of Torigni Volume II: Books V-VIII Hardcover English by Van, Houts - 13 Jul 1995

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PublisherOxford University Press
ISBN 139780198205203
Book DescriptionThe Gesta Normannorum Ducum is one of the most important sources for the history of Normandy and England in the eleventh and twelfth centuries, and contains the earliest prose account of the Norman Conquest. It was written by a succession of authors, the first of whom was William of Jumieges, who wrote for William the Conqueror. Later historians, such as Orderic Vitalis (d. c. 1142) and Robert of Torigni (d. 1186), interpolated and extended the chronicle as far as King Henry I (1100-1135). The later accretions reveal much not only about changing attitudes towards the Norman invasion of England, but also about views of the early Viking foundations of Normandy. Elisabeth van Houts's two-volume edition is based on a study of all forty-seven extant manuscripts of the Gesta, including the earliest surviving copy of c. 1100, unknown until very recently. The full original text of William of Jumieges is supplied, as well as the integral text of the subsequent revisions and additions. Volume I contains Dr van Houts's introduction to the whole work, together with the text and translation of books i-iv. Volume II contains books v-viii. The edition forms an important contribution to our understanding of Anglo-Norman politics.
Editorial ReviewFrom reviews of volume I: `impeccable edition ... a crucial narrative source for the history of Normandy and England before and after the Conquest has now been made accessible' Times Literary Supplement
LanguageEnglish
AuthorVan, Houts
EditorProfessor Elisabeth M. C. van Houts
Publication Date13 Jul 1995
Number of Pages356

The Gesta Normannorum Ducum Of William Of Jumieges, Orderic Vitalis, And Robert Of Torigni Volume II: Books V-VIII Hardcover English by Van, Houts - 13 Jul 1995

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