Master Wace: His Chronicle Of The Norman Conquest From The Roman De Rou (1837) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164034308)

Master Wace: His Chronicle Of The Norman Conquest From The Roman De Rou (1837) is a historical book written by Edgar Taylor. The book is a translation of the Roman de Rou, a medieval French poem written by Master Wace in the 12th century. The poem chronicles the events leading up to the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, including the Battle of Hastings and the subsequent reign of William the Conqueror. The book provides a detailed account of the political and military strategies employed by the Normans, as well as their cultural and social practices. It also sheds light on the impact of the Norman Conquest on English society and the lasting legacy of the Norman rulers. The translation by Taylor is considered to be one of the most accurate and faithful renditions of the original poem. Overall, Master Wace: His Chronicle Of The Norman Conquest From The Roman De Rou (1837) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in medieval history, particularly the Norman Conquest of England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Edgar Taylor
ISBN-10: 1164034308
ISBN-13: 9781164034308
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 352
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.04lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.73d