The Historical Works of Giraldus Cambrensis
The Historical Works of Giraldus Cambrensis

Author: Thomas Wright

Publisher: Alpha Edition

Published: 2019-07

Total Pages: 580

ISBN-13: 9789353801113

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This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. We have represented this book in the same form as it was first published. Hence any marks seen are left intentionally to preserve its true nature.

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 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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Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

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: 514

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.

The Historical Works of Gervase of Canterbury
The Historical Works of Gervase of Canterbury

Author: Gervase of Canterbury

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2012-11-15

Total Pages: 697

ISBN-13: 1108051596

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This two-volume collection, published 1879-80, comprises the entire corpus of works by Gervase, monk of Christ Church, Canterbury.