
The Book of Raymond of Aguilers
Historia Francorum qui Ceperunt Iherusalem
James Currie(Author)
Routledge (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 30. May 2025
Book
Hardback
120 pages
978-1-032-32570-5 (ISBN)
Description
The Book of Raymond of Aguilers, also called the Historia Francorum qui Ceperunt Iherusalem, is one of a handful of eyewitness accounts of the First Crusade, the name given to an armed expedition called for by Pope Urban II at the Council of Clermont in 1095 that journeyed and fought its way to the Holy Land, culminating in the conquest of Jerusalem in July 1099. Raymond's account primarily follows the journey of Count Raymond IV of Toulouse, also called the count of St. Gilles, which makes it a useful counterpart to the anonymously written Gesta Francorum, another eyewitness account that focuses on the Italian Normans that followed Bohemond. Raymond became the count of St. Gilles' chaplain during the crusade, and through that proximity to one of the crusade's leaders, Raymond's account offers a ringside seat to the leadership dynamics of the crusade. Furthermore, his deliberate focus on the contingent from Provence provides insight into their social dynamics and the concerns of some of the common people, which is a rarity among medieval narratives.
This new translation is the first to be based on the critical edition of the Latin text produced by John France and is intended primarily for the benefit of undergraduates and to make Raymond more accessible in the classroom. It especially aims to improve access to the text for students who, until this translation, have found it difficult to read the text in full and uninterrupted.
This new translation is the first to be based on the critical edition of the Latin text produced by John France and is intended primarily for the benefit of undergraduates and to make Raymond more accessible in the classroom. It especially aims to improve access to the text for students who, until this translation, have found it difficult to read the text in full and uninterrupted.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Academic and Postgraduate
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 161 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
361 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-032-32570-5 (9781032325705)
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Person
James Currie completed his PhD thesis on the influence of concepts of knightly honour on crusading at Royal Holloway, University of London in 2024.
Content
Introduction
The Need for a New Translation
The Life and Character of Raymond of Aguilers
Raymond's Book as a Historical Source
Raymond and Other First Crusade Accounts
Notes on Translation
Translation of the Book of Raymond of Aguilers
Bibliography
The Need for a New Translation
The Life and Character of Raymond of Aguilers
Raymond's Book as a Historical Source
Raymond and Other First Crusade Accounts
Notes on Translation
Translation of the Book of Raymond of Aguilers
Bibliography