Giraldi Cambrensis opera

Despite a frustrated ecclesiastical career - his ongoing failure to secure the See of St David's embittered him - Giraldus Cambrensis (Gerald of Wales, Gerald de Barry, c.1146–1220/3) composed many remarkable literary works, initially while employed as a royal clerk for Henry II and, subsequent...

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Subtitles:Gemma Ecclesiastica
Main Author: Gerald, von Wales 1146-1223 (Author)
Contributors: Brewer, John S. (Editor) ; Dimock, James F. (Editor) ; Warner, George F. 1845-1936 (Editor)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: Cambridge Cambridge University Press 1862
In:Year: 1862
Series/Journal:Cambridge library collection. Rolls
Further subjects:B Great Britain ; Church history ; 1066-1485 ; Early works to 1800
B Great Britain Early works to 1800 Church history 1066-1485
B Great Britain Church history, 1066-1485 Early works to 1800
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
Parallel Edition:Erscheint auch als: 9781108042925
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Summary:Despite a frustrated ecclesiastical career - his ongoing failure to secure the See of St David's embittered him - Giraldus Cambrensis (Gerald of Wales, Gerald de Barry, c.1146–1220/3) composed many remarkable literary works, initially while employed as a royal clerk for Henry II and, subsequently, in semi-retirement in Lincoln. Eight volumes of his works were compiled as part of the Rolls Series of British medieval material. Noted for his vigorous Latin and anecdotal style, Giraldus gives a vivid portrait of medieval Britain and the intrigues of the Angevin court. Volume 2, edited by historian J. S. Brewer (1809–79) and published in 1862, contains the 'Gemma ecclesiastica', Giraldus' handbook on sacraments and morals, addressed to his clergy. Comprising the Latin text with an editorial preface in English, it gives a vivid picture of the medieval ecclesiastical world, and also illuminates nineteenth-century interest in the period.
ISBN:1139163388
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1017/CBO9781139163385