William of Malmesbury's Chronicle of the Kings of England From the earliest period to the reign of King Stephen
| Language | en |
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| First published | 2015-12-28 |
| Rights | Public domain in the USA. |
| Gutenberg ID | #50778 |
Description
"William of Malmesbury's Chronicle of the Kings of England" by William of Malmesbury is a history written in the early 12th century. This chronicle traces the deeds and reigns of English monarchs from the earliest period through King Stephen's time. A companion to his work on English bishops, it draws upon various sources, including accounts of the First Crusade. The work captures centuries of English royal history through a medieval monk's scholarly perspective. (This is an automatically generated summary.)