Polychronicon Ranulphi Higden Monachi Cestrensis

This is a Latin edition of selections from Ranulf Higden's "Polychronicon," specifically Book Two, chapters 29-36. The "Polychronicon," a universal history, was one of the most popular works of its kind in medieval England. Compiled in Latin by the Benedictine monk Ranulf Higden in the 14th century, it presents a chronicle of world history from Creation to the author's own time, with a particular focus on the history of Britain.

This edition includes the contributions of John Trevisa, William Caxton, and John Malverne, highlighting the collaborative nature of historical scholarship during the medieval period. Edited by Joseph Rawson Lumby, this volume offers valuable insight into medieval historiography and the dissemination of knowledge in late medieval England, providing a rich resource for scholars of history, literature, and language.

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