The historian Gerald of Wales (Giraldus Cambrensis) was one of the most learned writers of his time, whose detailed accounts of medieval England, Wales and Ireland remain valuable historical sources. He entered the service of King Henry II of England and conducted two journeys that led to the compilation of his important books on Ireland and Wales. His prolific writings provide a vivid window into the life and people of twelfth and early thirteenth century Britain. Delphi’s Medieval Library provides eReaders with rare and precious works of the Middle Ages, with noted English translations. This eBook presents Gerald’s collected works, with illustrations, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)
* Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Gerald’s life and works
* Features the collected works of Gerald in English translation
* Concise introductions to the texts
* Rare translations never digitised before, including Gerald’s autobiography
* Excellent formatting of the texts
* Easily locate the sections you want to read with individual contents tables
* Includes Gerald’s rare ‘Concerning the Instruction of Princes’, first time in digital print
* Features three bonus biographies, including Williams’ seminal study of Gerald of Wales
* Ordering of texts into chronological order
CONTENTS:
The Translations
Topography of Ireland (1187) (tr. Thomas Forester)
Conquest of Ireland (1189) (tr. Thomas Forester)
The Itinerary of Archbishop Baldwin through Wales (1191) (tr. Richard Colt Hoare)
The Description of Wales (1194) (tr. Richard Colt Hoare)
Concerning the Instruction of Princes (c. 1198) (tr. Joseph Stevenson)
The Autobiography of Giraldus Cambrensis (c. 1203) (tr. H. E. Butler)
The Biographies
Giraldus de Barri (1900) by Henry Richards Luard
Introduction to Gerald of Wales (1908) by W. Llewelyn Williams
Giraldus Cambrensis (1913) by James MacCaffrey
