Annales Monasterii de Wintonia aka Annals of Winchester
Translated by Christopher Smith
Twenty Trees
ISBN: 9798867663384
Covering the years 519 to 1277, this chronicle provides an account of events in England throughout much of the Middle Ages. It includes both the 19th-century Latin edition and an English translation.
Excerpt:
Some events are narrated with very full details. Among these may be mentioned the murder of Alfred, attributed as usual to Godwine, who is described as giving very minute instructions to his followers as to the horrible manner of the murder; the arrival of Edward in England and his reception by Godwine, ending with his appearance in disguise at Winchester and subsequent coronation there; and especially the accusation of queen Emma, her demand of a trial by ordeal, and the trial itself, are more fully described than in any other chronicler.
Who is this book for?
While not among the major chronicles of medieval England, this text remains a valuable resource for historians, especially those focusing on the 12th and 13th centuries.
The Translator
Christopher Smith has translated several sources related to English history and has set up the website Twenty Trees, which aims to be an online resource of genealogical and historical information. See also the Annals of Tewkesbury
You can learn more about this book from Twenty Trees.
Annales Monasterii de Wintonia aka Annals of Winchester
Translated by Christopher Smith
Twenty Trees
ISBN: 9798867663384
Covering the years 519 to 1277, this chronicle provides an account of events in England throughout much of the Middle Ages. It includes both the 19th-century Latin edition and an English translation.
Excerpt:
Some events are narrated with very full details. Among these may be mentioned the murder of Alfred, attributed as usual to Godwine, who is described as giving very minute instructions to his followers as to the horrible manner of the murder; the arrival of Edward in England and his reception by Godwine, ending with his appearance in disguise at Winchester and subsequent coronation there; and especially the accusation of queen Emma, her demand of a trial by ordeal, and the trial itself, are more fully described than in any other chronicler.
Who is this book for?
While not among the major chronicles of medieval England, this text remains a valuable resource for historians, especially those focusing on the 12th and 13th centuries.
The Translator
Christopher Smith has translated several sources related to English history and has set up the website Twenty Trees, which aims to be an online resource of genealogical and historical information. See also the Annals of Tewkesbury
You can learn more about this book from Twenty Trees.
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