The Middle Dutch Brut: An Edition and Translation

by Sjoerd Levelt

Book Overview

The earliest chronicle of England in Dutch is found in a series of chronicles published in 1480 by Jan Veldener, who had been William Caxton's business partner in the Low Countries. The chronicle was written independently and made to fit in with the larger series. While being the first known standalone chronicle of England in Dutch, it shows a remarkable sophistication and adeptness in negotiating English and Dutch sources, as well as Dutch and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1802073612
• ISBN13: 9781802073614
• Release Date: March 2024
• Publisher: Liverpool University Press
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"