The History and Topography of Ireland
The History and Topography of Ireland

Author: Gerald of Wales

Publisher: Penguin UK

Published: 2006-06-29

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 0141915560

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Gerald of Wales was among the most dynamic and fascinating churchmen of the twelfth century. A member of one of the leading Norman families involved in the invasion of Ireland, he first visited there in 1183 and later returned in the entourage of Henry II. The resulting Topographia Hiberniae is an extraordinary account of his travels. Here he describes landscapes, fish, birds and animals; recounts the history of Ireland's rulers; and tells fantastical stories of magic wells and deadly whirlpools, strange creatures and evil spirits. Written from the point of view of an invader and reformer, this work has been rightly criticized for its portrait of a primitive land, yet it is also one of the most important sources for what is known of Ireland during the Middle Ages.

The Journey Through Wales and the Description of Wales
The Journey Through Wales and the Description of Wales

Author: Gerald of Wales

Publisher: Penguin UK

Published: 2004-05-27

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13: 0141915552

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Scholar, churchman, diplomat and theologian, Gerald of Wales was one of the most fascinating figures of the Middle Ages and The Journey Through Wales describes his eventful tour of the country as a missionary in 1188. In a style reminiscent of a diary, Gerald records the day-to-day events of the mission, alongside lively accounts of local miracles, folklore and religious relics such as Saint Patrick's Horn, and eloquent descriptions of natural scenery that includes the rugged promontory of St David's and the vast snow-covered panoramas of Snowdonia. The landscape is evoked in further detail in The Description, which chronicles the everyday lives of the Welsh people with skill and affection. Witty and gently humorous throughout, these works provide a unique view into the medieval world.

Gerald the Welshman
Gerald the Welshman

Author: Henry Owen

Publisher: Franklin Classics

Published: 2018-10-10

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 9780342066759

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The Autobiography of Gerald of Wales
The Autobiography of Gerald of Wales

Author: Giraldus (Cambrensis)

Publisher: Boydell Press

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 390

ISBN-13: 9781843831488

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The autobiography of Gerald of Wales, translated from the Latin, offers a compelling picture of medieval life. Gerald of Wales, the son of a Norman Baron and the grandson of a Welsh Princess, is one of the most gifted and entertaining of medieval writers. His autobiography, translated from the Latin, presents the story of an Archdeacon who, despite his passionate efforts, never became a Bishop; it is the self-revelation of a man as able and courageous as he was vain and eccentric, and as devout and serious as he was flamboyant and humorous, a vivid picture of twelfth-century kings and prelates, of politics and travel, full of strange adventures at home and abroad, told with frankness and power, and without a counterpart in the literature of his day. Moreover, the volume presents a vivid picture of medieval life in general. The late H. E. BUTLER was Professor of Latin at University College, London.

The Itinerary Through Wales - Description of Wales
The Itinerary Through Wales - Description of Wales

Author: Giraldus Cambrensis

Publisher: Chandra Chakravarti Press

Published: 2009-03

Total Pages: 232

ISBN-13: 1444602845

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