Gerald Of Wales

Author : Gerald of Wales
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2006-06-29
Category : History
ISBN : 9780141915562

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The History and Topography of Ireland by Gerald of Wales Pdf

Gerald of Wales was among the most dynamic and fascinating churchmen of the twelfth century. A member of one of the leading Norman families involved in the invasion of Ireland, he first visited there in 1183 and later returned in the entourage of Henry II. The resulting Topographia Hiberniae is an extraordinary account of his travels. Here he describes landscapes, fish, birds and animals; recounts the history of Ireland's rulers; and tells fantastical stories of magic wells and deadly whirlpools, strange creatures and evil spirits. Written from the point of view of an invader and reformer, this work has been rightly criticized for its portrait of a primitive land, yet it is also one of the most important sources for what is known of Ireland during the Middle Ages.

Author : Giraldus (Cambrensis)
Publisher : London : J. Cape
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1937
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015010336603

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The Autobiography of Giraldus Cambrensis by Giraldus (Cambrensis) Pdf

Author : Giraldus (Cambrensis)
Publisher : Boydell Press
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1843831481

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The Autobiography of Gerald of Wales by Giraldus (Cambrensis) Pdf

The autobiography of Gerald of Wales, translated from the Latin, offers a compelling picture of medieval life. Gerald of Wales, the son of a Norman Baron and the grandson of a Welsh Princess, is one of the most gifted and entertaining of medieval writers. His autobiography, translated from the Latin, presents the story of an Archdeacon who, despite his passionate efforts, never became a Bishop; it is the self-revelation of a man as able and courageous as he was vain and eccentric, and as devout and serious as he was flamboyant and humorous, a vivid picture of twelfth-century kings and prelates, of politics and travel, full of strange adventures at home and abroad, told with frankness and power, and without a counterpart in the literature of his day. Moreover, the volume presents a vivid picture of medieval life in general. The late H. E. BUTLER was Professor of Latin at University College, London.

Author : Robert Bartlett
Publisher : History Press Limited
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Historians
ISBN : 0752440314

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Gerald of Wales by Robert Bartlett Pdf

This study of Gerald discusses the political path he had to tread and portrays him as an example of the medieval world.

Author : Gerald of Wales
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2004-05-27
Category : History
ISBN : 9780141915555

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The Journey Through Wales and the Description of Wales by Gerald of Wales Pdf

Scholar, churchman, diplomat and theologian, Gerald of Wales was one of the most fascinating figures of the Middle Ages and The Journey Through Wales describes his eventful tour of the country as a missionary in 1188. In a style reminiscent of a diary, Gerald records the day-to-day events of the mission, alongside lively accounts of local miracles, folklore and religious relics such as Saint Patrick's Horn, and eloquent descriptions of natural scenery that includes the rugged promontory of St David's and the vast snow-covered panoramas of Snowdonia. The landscape is evoked in further detail in The Description, which chronicles the everyday lives of the Welsh people with skill and affection. Witty and gently humorous throughout, these works provide a unique view into the medieval world.

Author : Henry Owen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1889
Category : Wales
ISBN : UOM:39015004172550

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Gerald the Welshman by Henry Owen Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 422 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2022-12-22
Category : History
ISBN : 9780198881742

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Gerald of Wales by Anonim Pdf

De gestis Giraldi is a narrative of the deeds of Gerald of Wales (c. 1146-1223), written in the third person but actually by Gerald himself, and framed as the biography of a bishop although Gerald never became a bishop. Gerald was born in south-west Wales of mixed Norman and Welsh descent and educated at Gloucester and in Paris. He worked for Henry II and Richard I, by whom he was valued as an intermediary between the king and Gerald's relations, who included the leading Welsh king, Rhys ap Gruffudd, and many of the first English settlers in Ireland. When elected bishop of St Davids, Gerald was sent by his fellow-canons to Rome to secure his own consecration and metropolitan status for St Davids; ultimately, both cases failed, defeated by the combined power and resources of the English state and church. Near the beginning of this final part, the single MS breaks off, but the chapter-headings show that much of the substance is preserved in another work by Gerald. His career spanned Wales, Ireland, and England, Paris and Rome, and De gestis Giraldi offers a vivid and personal view of them all. This volume has been prepared from a critical study of the extant manuscript, and features an accompanying English translation. The edition supports the translation and text with an authoritative introduction, extensive historical notes, and critical study of the work.

Author : Giraldus (Cambrensis)
Publisher : Oxford Medieval Texts
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0198738625

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De Principis Instructione by Giraldus (Cambrensis) Pdf

Gerald of Wales was an ecclesiastic, a servant and critic of the Angevin kings, and a prolific and vitriolic writer. Born in Pembrokeshire of mixed Norman and Welsh blood in the middle years of the twelfth century, he was appointed archdeacon of Brecon in 1175, but that was the highest officehe attained, despite his indefatigable efforts in the years 1198-1203 to become not merely bishop, but archbishop, of St Davids. His death was reported in 1223. His Instruction for a Ruler (De principis instructione) is of interest for three main reasons: it provides a detailed and violentlypartisan account of the last days of Henry II of England; it is full of miscellaneous but valuable stories and anecdotes (such as the account of the discovery of the tomb of Arthur and Guinevere, and the legend of the destruction of the Picts); and it is a monument to the literary culture of ahighly educated writer at the heart of the twelfth-century Renaissance.

Author : Brynley F. Roberts
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : UOM:39015008534870

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Gerald of Wales by Brynley F. Roberts Pdf

The story of an ambitious Norman-Welsh priest who wrote, often angrily and always vividly, about his troubles and about the people and places he knew. His books provide the most detailed evidence and the shrewdest insights we have into twelfth century Wales, its social customs, its agriculture, its leading figures and its religious life.

Author : Geraldus Cambrensis
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2024-01-02
Category : History
ISBN : 9789361156656

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The Description Of Wales by Geraldus Cambrensis Pdf

Geraldus Cambrensis, usually known as Gerald of Wales, wrote the medieval travelogue "The Description of Wales" inside the late twelfth century. The book, which serves as each a geographical and ethnographic description, paints a shiny photo of Wales and its population in the course of Gerald's lifetime. Geraldus, a priest and student, mixes extraordinary observations with a sense of humor and occasional bias. The paintings are prepared into sections: the first gives an in depth description of Wales' terrain, natural sources, and monuments, and the second one specializes in Welsh customs, behavior, and anecdotes. Geraldus, who is Welsh and Norman, regularly interjects private ideas and reviews, giving the story a subjective and interesting tone. "The Description of Wales" is greater than an actual description; it is a literary work that represents the author's complicated relationship with Wales. It is an important ancient supply that sheds light on medieval Welsh tradition and society, giving readers a view into the contemplating a medieval pupil navigating the cultural terrain of his time.

Author : Robert Bartlett
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015001095887

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Gerald of Wales, 1146-1223 by Robert Bartlett Pdf

Author : A. Joseph McMullen,Georgia Henley
Publisher : University of Wales Press
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2018-02-01
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781786831651

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Gerald of Wales by A. Joseph McMullen,Georgia Henley Pdf

Gerald of Wales (c.1146–c.1223), widely recognized for his innovative ethnographic studies of Ireland and Wales, was in fact the author of some twenty-three works which touch upon many aspects of twelfth-century life. Despite their valuable insights, these works have been vastly understudied. This collection of essays reassesses Gerald’s importance as a medieval Latin writer and rhetorician by focusing on his lesser-known works and providing a fuller context for his more popular writings. This broader view of his corpus brings to light new evidence for his rhetorical strategies, political positioning and usage of source material, and attests to the breadth and depth of his collected works.

Author : Geraint H. Jenkins
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 307 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Wales
ISBN : 9780521823678

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A Concise History of Wales by Geraint H. Jenkins Pdf

Based on the most recent historical research and current debates about Wales and Welshness, this volume offers the most up-to-date, authoritative and accessible account of the period from Neanderthal times to the opening of the Senedd, the new home of the National Assembly for Wales, in 2006. Within a remarkably brief and stimulating compass, Geraint H. Jenkins explores the emergence of Wales as a nation, its changing identities and values, and the transformations its people experienced and survived throughout the centuries. In the face of seemingly overwhelming odds, the Welsh never reconciled themselves to political, social and cultural subordination, and developed ingenious ways of maintaining a distinctive sense of their otherness. The book ends with the coming of political devolution and the emergence of a greater measure of cultural pluralism. Professor Jenkins's lavishly illustrated volume provides enthralling material for scholars, students, general readers, and travellers to Wales.

Author : John Miles
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 61 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Wales
ISBN : 0850882591

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Gerald of Wales by John Miles Pdf

Author : J. Cohen
Publisher : Springer
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2000-04-21
Category : History
ISBN : 9780230107342

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The Postcolonial Middle Ages by J. Cohen Pdf

An increased awareness of the importance of minority and subjugated voices to the histories and narratives which have previously excluded them has led to a wide-spread interest in the effects of colonization and displacement. This collection of essays is the first to apply post-colonial theory to the Middle Ages, and to critique that theory through the excavation of a distant past. The essays examine the establishment of colony, empire, and nationalism in order to expose the mechanisms of oppression through which 'aboriginal' 'native' or simply pre-existent cultures are displaced, eradicated, or transformed.