Chronicle Richard Devizes Concerning Deeds by Giles (14 results)

Paperback. Condition: New.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. First edition. 226pp. Frontispiece of photograph of ms. Folding map at rear. Leather backed paper covered boards, chipped with 1cm loss at top of spine & worn on edges. Inner hinges cracked and front board detached from text block. Ownership signature on endpaper.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the tumultuous events of the late 12th century, focusing on the reign of Richard I, the Lionheart, King of England. The author, a monk with a keen eye for detail and a flair for storytelling, offers a unique perspective on the political and social landscape of the time. The narrative begins with Richard's ascension to the throne in 1189 and follows his journey to the Holy Land on the Third Crusade. The author vividly depicts the challenges Richard faced, including raising funds for the crusade, quelling rebellions, and navigating complex relationships with other European rulers such as Philip II of France and Tancred, King of Sicily. The book delves into the power struggles, political intrigues, and military campaigns that shaped Richard's reign and the broader historical context of the crusades. Through the author's insightful observations, readers gain a deeper understanding of medieval society, the motivations of key figures, and the complexities of power and faith during this pivotal period. The book explores themes of ambition, loyalty, betrayal, and the enduring quest for both earthly and spiritual dominion. The author's vivid descriptions and insightful commentary provide a valuable lens through which to examine the legacies of Richard the Lionheart and the enduring impact of the crusades on European history and culture. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Royal 8vo, [4], iv, 226, [2]pp., folding map at rear a little spotted, cont. calf-backed boards. Provenance: With the engraved armorial bookplate of William Henry Mason.

Leather. Condition: Very Good. A smart first edition of this historical work on Richard of Devizes. First edition. Illustrated with a folding map to the rear. Collated complete. The work of Richard of Devises, an English chronicler and monk of St. Swithin's House at Winchester. Covering the first three years of King Richard's reign, it is an account of events in England and the Holy Land during the Third Crusade. Translated and edited by John Allen Giles, an English historian specialising in Anglo-Saxon language. Bound in quarter calf with paper covered boards. Externally, smart with light shelf wear and rubbing to the extremities. Marks to the board and minor loss to the corners. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with light spotting to the endpapers. previous owner's bookplate to the front pastedown. Very Good. None (illustrator). book.…

Softcover. Condition: New. Reprint. Language: English. Approximately 240 pages. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1841. Text in English. This volume presents two significant historical works: the chronicle of Richard of Devizes on the deeds of King Richard the First of England, and Richard of Cirencester's Description of Britain. The latter, however, is now recognized as a forgery attributed to Charles Bertram. The text offers valuable insights into medieval historiography and British geography, with annotations by John Allen Giles. The work is of particular interest to scholars of medieval history and textual criticism. Book images are non-contractual. This item is printed on demand and ships from our printing partners' facility nearest the destination. These facilities are located mainly in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. …

Softcover. Condition: New. Reprint. Language: English. Approximately 244 pages. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1841. Text in English. This volume presents two significant medieval texts: the chronicle of Richard of Devizes, detailing the reign of King Richard the First of England, and the geographical description of Britain by Richard of Cirencester. The edition includes translations and editorial work by J.A. Giles, with contributions from Henry Hatcher and Thomas Leman. The work provides valuable insights into 12th-century England and its historical and geographical context. Book images are non-contractual. This item is printed on demand and ships from our printing partners' facility nearest the destination. These facilities are located mainly in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1841. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 240, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 240 240.…

Softcover. Condition: Very Good. Facsimile of 1841 Edition. Size: 8vo 7 3/4 - 9 3/4". iv + 227pp. Internally clean. Binding firm, spine cocked. Covers slightly creased. Classic Reprint series. Low budget print-on-demand facsimile. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: History; Britain/UK; Medieval 10th to 15thc; Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 62722. …

Paperback / softback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2018, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1841. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 231, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 231.…

Full Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} A Unique Premium Leather-Bound book for elite readers/collectors of old rare books. An Original Leather is being used for binding this book with Golden Leaf Printing and designing on Spine, front and Back of the book with edge gilding. WE HAVE MULTIPLE OPTIONS IN COLOR OF LEATHER RED, GREEN, BLUE, MAGENTA, TAN, PURPLE DEEP BROWN, BLACK AND WITH DIFFERENT COLOR LABELS. YOU MAY CHOOSE ANY COLOR OF YOUR CHOICE AND MAIL US. This service is chargeable. Original edition was published in [1841] and this unique edition is Reprinted in 2018 with the help of original edition. Black & white printing on high quality natural shade paper with sewing binding for longer life, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, we processed each page manually on computer and make them readable. We give our best to give you the best book but in some cases we have to adjust few pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set, then it is only single volume. We hope that you understand these issues in these old treasure. This is an important book for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure. Our dedicated team is trying to bring these rare books back to the shelves. We are also giving service of printing the hard-to-find books which are not listed in our store. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Lang: - English, Pages 231, Print on Demand. Product Disclaimer: Please be aware that because leather is a natural material, slight discoloration or change in texture may be visible. {FOLIO EDITION (Size 12x19 Inches) IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON REQUEST}. 231.…