Rogeri De Wendover V2: Chronica, Sive Flores Historiarum (1841)

By Henricus O. Coxe

Book Overview

""Rogeri De Wendover V2: Chronica, Sive Flores Historiarum"" is a historical book written by Henricus O. Coxe and published in 1841. It is the second volume of a series that chronicles the history of England from the time of the Anglo-Saxons to the reign of King Henry III. The book is based on the works of Roger of Wendover, a 13th-century chronicler who wrote extensively about the events of his time. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the Norman Conquest, the reigns of William the Conqueror and his successors, the Crusades, and the reign of King John. It also includes accounts of significant events such as the Battle of Hastings, the signing of the Magna Carta, and the founding of the University of Oxford. The author, Henricus O. Coxe, was a renowned historian and bibliographer who specialized in medieval English history. He was also a fellow of the Royal Society and a member of the British Academy. In this book, he provides detailed annotations and commentary on the original text, making it accessible to modern readers. Overall, ""Rogeri De Wendover V2: Chronica, Sive Flores Historiarum"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of England during the medieval period. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives and events of the people who shaped this important era in British history.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164944002
• ISBN13: 9781164944003
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 450 Pages
• Weight: 1.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"