The Chronicle Of Richard Of Devizes

The Chronicle of Richard of Devizes is a historical account of the reign of King Richard I of England written by a contemporary chronicler named Richard of Devizes. The book was originally published in the 12th century but this edition was translated and edited by John Allen Giles and published in 1841. The author provides a detailed and often colorful account of Richard's military campaigns including his participation in the Third Crusade as well as his political and personal life. The book also includes descriptions of other notable figures of the time such as King Philip II of France and Saladin the Muslim commander who fought against Richard in the Holy Land. This edition includes extensive footnotes and annotations to provide historical context and clarify obscure references. Overall The Chronicle of Richard of Devizes offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and times of one of England's most legendary kings.Also Richard Of Cirencester�������s Description Of Britain.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting preserving and promoting the world's literature in affordable high quality modern editions that are true to their original work.