The Illustrated Chronicles of Matthew Paris: Observations of Thirteenth-Century Life (History/Prehistory & Medieval History)

By Richard Vaughan and Matthew Paris

Book Overview

A monk's chronicle offers a record of life and events in 13th-century England and further afield. Colour reproductions of the original manuscript decorations add to the detail. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0750905239
• ISBN13: 9780750905237
• Release Date: January 1994
• Publisher: Alan Sutton Publishing, Ltd.
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.7" x 10.5"

Customer Reviews

For History Lovers

This is not a story book or some modern re-interpretation of history to suit someone's modern agenda. It is a very readable, well translated work with some colorful illustrations focusing on a 4 year portion of the major Chronicles written by the 13th century English monk Matthew Paris. It may look like light reading or a coffee table book, but it is for students and lovers of Medieval History who already possess a basic knowledge of the events Paris chronicles - the rebellion of Simon de Montfort, the crusade of Louis IX, the 4 sisters from Provence who became Queens (France, England, Queen of the Romans [Germany], and Sicily), etc. It is not for beginners, but a delight for the erudite !