A late twelfth century monk, Richard of Devizes wrote the ‘Chronicon de rebus gestis Ricardi Primi’, which covers the first three years of King Richard I’s reign, providing a practical account of the Third Crusade. The chronicle is notable for its literary sophistication and subversive tone. While many contemporary medieval chroniclers aimed for a sober, linear reporting of events, Richard of Devizes brought a classical humanism and dramatic flair to his Latin prose. The text remains an invaluable text for modern historians, offering a rare window into the intellectual depth of high medieval monastery society. Delphi’s Medieval Library provides eReaders with rare and precious works of the Middle Ages, with noted English translations and the original texts. This eBook presents Richard’s chronicle, with illustrations, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)

* Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Richard’s life and works
* Features the complete extant works of Richard of Devizes, in both English translation and the original Latin
* Concise introduction to the author and his work
* John Allen Giles’ 1908 translation
* Excellent formatting of the texts
* Easily locate the sections you want to read with individual contents tables
* Provides a special dual English and Latin text, allowing readers to compare the sections paragraph by paragraph — ideal for students
* Features a brief biography

CONTENTS:

The Translation
Chronicle of the Deeds of King Richard the First, King of England (1192)

The Original Text
Contents of the Latin Text

The Dual Text
Dual Latin and English Text

The Biography
Richard of Devizes (1900) by William Hunt