The Life of Gerald the Welshman
Author: Elystan Phillips
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Published: 19??
Total Pages: 16
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Author: Elystan Phillips
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Published: 19??
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Gerald of Wales
Publisher: Penguin UK
Published: 2006-06-29
Total Pages: 144
ISBN-13: 0141915560
DOWNLOAD EBOOKGerald 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.
Author: Henry Owen
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Published: 1904
Total Pages: 230
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: A. Joseph McMullen
Publisher: University of Wales Press
Published: 2018-02-01
Total Pages: 441
ISBN-13: 178683166X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKGerald of Wales (c.1146–c.1223), widely recognized for his innovative ethnographic studies of Ireland and Wales, was in fact the author of some twenty-three works which touch upon many aspects of twelfth-century life. Despite their valuable insights, these works have been vastly understudied. This collection of essays reassesses Gerald’s importance as a medieval Latin writer and rhetorician by focusing on his lesser-known works and providing a fuller context for his more popular writings. This broader view of his corpus brings to light new evidence for his rhetorical strategies, political positioning and usage of source material, and attests to the breadth and depth of his collected works.
Author: Thomas Charles-Edwards
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2023-11-30
Total Pages: 422
ISBN-13: 0192869167
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDe gestis Giraldi is a narrative of the deeds of Gerald of Wales (c. 1146-1223), written in the third person but actually by Gerald himself, and framed as the biography of a bishop although Gerald never became a bishop. Gerald was born in south-west Wales of mixed Norman and Welsh descent and educated at Gloucester and in Paris. He worked for Henry II and Richard I, by whom he was valued as an intermediary between the king and Gerald's relations, who included the leading Welsh king, Rhys ap Gruffudd, and many of the first English settlers in Ireland. When elected bishop of St Davids, Gerald was sent by his fellow-canons to Rome to secure his own consecration and metropolitan status for St Davids; ultimately, both cases failed, defeated by the combined power and resources of the English state and church. Near the beginning of this final part, the single MS breaks off, but the chapter-headings show that much of the substance is preserved in another work by Gerald. His career spanned Wales, Ireland, and England, Paris and Rome, and De gestis Giraldi offers a vivid and personal view of them all. This volume has been prepared from a critical study of the extant manuscript, and features an accompanying English translation. The edition supports the translation and text with an authoritative introduction, extensive historical notes, and critical study of the work.
Author: Henry Owen
Publisher: Franklin Classics Trade Press
Published: 2018-10-23
Total Pages: 224
ISBN-13: 9780344029363
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author: Robert Bartlett
Publisher: History Press Limited
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780752440316
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis study of Gerald discusses the political path he had to tread and portrays him as an example of the medieval world.
Author: Giraldus (Cambrensis)
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Published: 2005
Total Pages: 373
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK"The autobiography of Gerald of Wales, translated from the Latin, offers a compelling picture of medieval life"--Provided by publisher.
Author: Thomas Stephens
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Published: 1901
Total Pages: 268
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Rhys Johnson
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Published: 2022
Total Pages: 0
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