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Galbert of Bruges and the Historiography of Medieval Flanders
Jeff Rider
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Paperback. Brings together essays by established scholars who have been largely responsible for the radical changes in the understanding of Galbert and his work that have occurred over the years. This book includes a bibliography of editions, translations and studies of Galbert's chronicle. Editor(s): Rider, John Jeffrey; Murray, Dr. Alan V. Num Pages: 312 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1DDB; 3F; 3H; HBJD; HBLC1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 548.
Galbert of Bruges' ""The Murder, Betrayal and Assassination of the Glorious Charles, Count of Flanders"" is one of the most widely read books of the Middle Ages. It recounts the assassination of Charles, Count of Flanders, and the events leading up to and following the murder. Galbert was a resident of Bruges and had served in the count's administration for at least thirteen years by the time of the assassination in 1127. He was well-acquainted with Charles and many of the other actors in this drama, an eyewitness to many of the events he relates, and exceptionally well positioned to ... Read more
Galbert of Bruges' ""The Murder, Betrayal and Assassination of the Glorious Charles, Count of Flanders"" is one of the most widely read books of the Middle Ages. It recounts the assassination of Charles, Count of Flanders, and the events leading up to and following the murder. Galbert was a resident of Bruges and had served in the count's administration for at least thirteen years by the time of the assassination in 1127. He was well-acquainted with Charles and many of the other actors in this drama, an eyewitness to many of the events he relates, and exceptionally well positioned to ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
The Catholic University of America Press
Condition
New
Number of Pages
312
Place of Publication
Washington, United States
ISBN
9780813217192
SKU
V9780813217192
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About Jeff Rider
JEFF RIDER is professor of Romance languages and literatures and medieval studies at Wesleyan University. He is the author or translator of numerous works, including the 1994 edition of Galbert of Bruges's chronicle and the more recently published God's Scribe: The Historiographical Art of Galbert of Bruges. ALAN V. MURRAY is lecturer in medieval studies at the University of Leeds, ... Read more
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