Chronicle of Hainaut by Gilbert of Mons (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781843831204)

First full English translation of the 12C Chronicle of Hainaut, offering fascinating insights into European history of the time.

The importance of the late twelfth-century Chronicle of Hainaut (Chronicon Hanoniense) as an historical record cannot be overestimated. Gilbert of Mons was an eye-witness to important events affecting Count Baldwin V of Hainaut, and provides much significant information about persons and affairs within France and the Empire, particularly Count Philip of Flanders, King Philip Augustus and Emperor Frederick Barbarossa; he had a keen interest in noble marriages, making his chronicle an unmatched source for genealogical and prosopographical material for this region. Moreover, his work is a mine of information on a great many subjects, such as the crusades, political events, noble women, the lives of saints, lord-tenant relationships, customary practices and the association of churches with lay advocates; it is particularly informative on military matters, giving detailed accounts of sieges, campaigns and tournaments.
This volume presents a clear translation, accompanied by detailed annotations, clarifying the text, and identifying people, events and concepts, an introduction, and bibliography.

Author: Laura Napran
ISBN-10: 1843831201
ISBN-13: 9781843831204
Publisher: Boydell Press
Language: English
Published: 04/15/2005
Pages: 260
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.27lbs
Size: 9.40h x 6.36w x 1.02d