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William of Malmesbury and the Ethics of History
Sigbjorn Olsen Sonnesyn
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A new approach to a vital historical source of the twelfth century, examining its author's ethical purpose in its creation. An intelligent, well-informed and important piece of work... Well-articulated and clearly and fluently written... a particularly worthy addition to the growing literature on William and on twelfth-century historiography. Rod Thomson, Professor of Medieval History and Senior Research Fellow, School of History & Classics, University of Tasmania. William of Malmesbury, arguably the greatest English historian of the twelfth century, repeatedly emphasises that the primary purpose of all literary and intellectual activities is to provide moral instruction for ... Read more
A new approach to a vital historical source of the twelfth century, examining its author's ethical purpose in its creation. An intelligent, well-informed and important piece of work... Well-articulated and clearly and fluently written... a particularly worthy addition to the growing literature on William and on twelfth-century historiography. Rod Thomson, Professor of Medieval History and Senior Research Fellow, School of History & Classics, University of Tasmania. William of Malmesbury, arguably the greatest English historian of the twelfth century, repeatedly emphasises that the primary purpose of all literary and intellectual activities is to provide moral instruction for ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Boydell & Brewer Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
302
Condition
New
Number of Pages
302
Place of Publication
Woodbridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781843837091
SKU
V9781843837091
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99-50
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An important contribution to studies in medieval historiography.
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