The Original Chronicle of Andrew of Wyntoun Printed On Parallel Pages From the Cottonian and Wemyss Mss (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781023781824)

This volume presents "The Original Chronicle of Andrew of Wyntoun" in a parallel-text format, meticulously comparing the Cottonian and Wemyss manuscripts. Edited with a comprehensive introduction, detailed notes, and a glossary by John Thomas Toshach Brown, George Neilson, and George Andrew, this edition offers unparalleled access to the nuances of Wyntoun's historical account.

By presenting variant readings from other texts, the editors illuminate the evolution and transmission of this seminal work. This edition facilitates a deeper understanding of the chronicle's historical and linguistic significance, making it an invaluable resource for scholars of Scottish history, medieval literature, and historical linguistics. Readers gain insight into the chronicle as it reflects the socio-political landscape of its time, and the literary conventions that shaped its narrative.

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