The Historians of Angevin England

Synopsis

Our Impression Of Late Twelfth And Early Thirteenth Century England Derives Mainly From The Work Of Contemporary Historians, Such As Roger Of Howden, Gerald Of Wales, And Gervase Of Canterbury. This Volume Shows How These Writers Produced Their Original, Engaging Histories, Exploring The Insights They Provide Into Medieval Attitudes And Mentalities. Introduction -- Writing Contemporary History In Medieval England -- Roger Of Howden: A Historian In Government -- Ralph Of Diceto: Putting English History In Its Place -- William Of Newburgh: History And Interpretation -- Gerald Of Wales: The Polymath As Historian -- Gervase Of Canterbury And Ralph Of Coggeshall: The Scope Of English History -- Richard Of Devizes, Walter Map, And Richard De Templo: History And Literature -- Henry Ii And Angevin Kingship -- The Rise And Fall Of Henry Ii -- Rebellion -- The Loss Of Jerusalem And The Third Crusade -- The Battles Of God And King Richard -- The Trials Of The Lionheart -- Church And Government From Becket To Longchamp -- Outsiders: Women, The Poor, Heretics, And Jews -- The English And Their Neighbors -- Conclusion. Michael Staunton. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 367-388) And Index.