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The Itinerary of Archbishop Baldwin Through Wales by Cambrensis Giraldus
Giraldus, Cambrensis, 1146?-1223?
"The Itinerary of Archbishop Baldwin Through Wales" by Giraldus Cambrensis is a medieval account written in 1191. The work chronicles Gerald of Wales's journey accompanying the Archbishop of Canterbury through Wales in 1188 to recruit crusaders for the Third Crusade. This Latin text provides valuable descriptions of Welsh and Norman culture, offering observations colored by Gerald's unique perspective. Despite his mixed heritage—descended from both Welsh princes and Norman barons—Gerald strives for impartiality in documenting the customs and conflicts he witnesses. ... Read more
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| Author | Giraldus, Cambrensis, 1146?-1223? |
|---|---|
| Title | The Itinerary of Archbishop Baldwin Through Wales |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Itinerarium_Cambriae |
| Credits | Transcribed from the 1912 J. M. Dent and Sons edition by David Price |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 56.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Baldwin, Archbishop of Canterbury, approximately 1120-1190 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 1148 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-01148-6 |
| Release Date | Dec 1, 1997 |
| Last Update | Feb 15, 2015 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1492 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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