Johannis De Fordun Chronica Gentis Scotorum, Ed. By W.f. Skene

Johannis De Fordun Chronica Gentis Scotorum, Ed. By W.f. Skene
Author: John Fordun
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-07-18
Genre:
ISBN: 9781021200266

Discover the fascinating history of Scotland with this definitive edition of the Chronica Gentis Scotorum by John Fordun. Edited by renowned scholar W.F. Skene, this classic chronicle of Scottish kings and queens is a must-read for anyone interested in the rich heritage of this great nation. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The New Arthurian Encyclopedia

The New Arthurian Encyclopedia
Author: Norris J. Lacy
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 655
Release: 2013-09-05
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 1136606335

First published in 1996. Now updated with a new information-packed 40-page Supplement covering the years 1990-1995, this unique Encyclopedia highlights the World of King Arthur from its origins in Dark Age Britain to the present day, when Arthurian novels, films, and music continue to appear around the world at an astonishing rate. The Supplement, which provides five full years of coverage not available anywhere else, enhances the usefulness of more than 1,300 entries on all aspects of the Arthurian legend-in literature, history, folklore, archaeology, art, and music. Written by an international team of over 130 authorities, no oth­er work approaches this A-Z guide to the legends of King Arthur and his knights of the Round Table for breadth and depth of coverage. This is the ultimate source for reliable information on topics as diverse as the Grail, Tristan and Isolde, Lancelot and Guenevere, Arthurian operas, the historicity of Arthur, and more.

Aelred the Peacemaker

Aelred the Peacemaker
Author: Jean Truax
Publisher: Liturgical Press
Total Pages: 344
Release: 2017
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0879072512

In addition to being a prolific spiritual writer and the abbot of the premier Cistercian monastery in northern England, Aelred of Rievaulx somehow found the time and the stamina to travel extensively throughout the Anglo-Norman realm, acting as a mediator, a problem solver, and an adviser to kings. His career spanned the troubled years of the civil war between King Stephen and the Empress Matilda and reached its zenith during the early years of the reign of Henry II. In this work, Jean Truax focuses on the public career of Aelred of Rievaulx, placing him in his historical context, deepening the reader's understanding of his work, and casting additional light on his underappreciated role as politician, mediator, and negotiator outside his abbey's walls.

Scottish Independence and the Idea of Britain

Scottish Independence and the Idea of Britain
Author: Dauvit Broun
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
Total Pages: 328
Release: 2013-08-20
Genre: History
ISBN: 0748685200

This book offers a fresh perspective on the question of Scotland's relationship with Britain. It challenges the standard concept of the Scots as an ancient nation whose British identity only emerged in the early modern era.