A Collection of the Chronicles and Ancient Histories of Great Britain, Now Called England

by Jehan de Wavrin

Book Overview

In the mid-1440s, French knight Jean de Wavrin (c.1400-c.1473) took on the monumental task of compiling the first full-length history of England, spanning almost two millennia. Wavrin, who belonged to a noble family of Artois, was a chronicler under Philip the Good and Charles the Bold, Dukes of Burgundy. During his military career, he often fought on the side of the English, and was keen to keep the kingdom as an ally. He gathered a unique collection...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 110804848X
• ISBN13: 9781108048484
• Release Date: November 2012
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"