Discovering William of Malmesbury (Paperback)

Rodney M. Thomson

ISBN 10: 1783275367 / ISBN 13: 9781783275366

Published by Boydell & Brewer Ltd, Woodbridge, 2020

Paperback. A fresh look at William of Malmesbury which not only demonstrates his real greatness as a historian and his European vision, but also the breadth of his learning across a number of other disciplines.In the past William of Malmesbury (1090-1143) has been seen as first and foremost a historian of England, and little else. This volume reveals not only William's real greatness as a historian and his European vision, but also the breadth and depth of his learning across a number of other fields. Areas that receive particular attention are William's historical writings, his historical vision and interpretation of England's past; William and kingship; William's language; William's medical knowledge; the influence of Bede and other ancient writers on William's historiography; William and chronology; William, Anselm of Canterbury and reform of the English Church; William and the Latin Classics; William and the Jews; and William as hagiographer.Overall, the volume offers a broad coverage of William's learning, wide-ranging interests and significance as revealed in his writings. A fresh look at William of Malmesbury which not only demonstrates his real greatness as a historian and his European vision, but also the breadth of his learning across a number of other disciplines. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781783275366

Synopsis:

A fresh look at William of Malmesbury which not only demonstrates his real greatness as a historian and his European vision, but also the breadth of his learning across a number of other disciplines. In the past William of Malmesbury (1090-1143) has been seen as first and foremost a historian of England, and little else. This volume reveals not only William's real greatness as a historian and his European vision, but also the breadth and depth of his learning across a number of other fields. Areas that receive particular attention are William's historical writings, his historical vision and interpretation of England's past; William and kingship; William's language; William's medical knowledge; the influence of Bede and other ancient writers on William's historiography; William and chronology; William, Anselm of Canterbury and reform of the English Church; William and the Latin Classics; William and the Jews; and William as hagiographer. Overall, the volume offers a broad coverage of William's learning, wide-ranging interests and significance as revealed in his writings.

About the Authors: RODNEY M. THOMSON is Emeritus Professor of Medieval History at the University of Tasmania.

EMILY DOLMANS is a Lecturer in Medieval Literature at the University of East Anglia.

EMILY A. WINKLER is a Fellow of St Edmund Hall and member of the History Faculty at the University Oxford.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Discovering William of Malmesbury (Paperback)
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer Ltd, Woodbridge
Publication Date: 2020
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new