Discovering William of Malmesbury (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781783275366)

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.

Author: Rodney M. Thomson
ISBN-10: 1783275367
ISBN-13: 9781783275366
Publisher: Boydell Press
Language: English
Published: 06/19/2020
Pages: 244
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.77lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.52d