The Deeds of Philip Augustus: An English Translation of Rigord's Gesta Philippi Augusti

by Rigord

Book Overview

The first full English translation of Rigord's Gesta Philippi Augusti, The Deeds of Philip Augustus makes available to Anglophone readers the most important narrative account of the reign of King Philip II of France (r. 1180-1223), a critical source about this pivotal figure in the development of the medieval French monarchy and an intriguing window into many aspects of the broader twelfth century.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1501763156
• ISBN13: 9781501763151
• Release Date: June 2022
• Publisher: Cornell University Press
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.9" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up