Publisher's Synopsis
William of Malmesbury's Chronicle of the Kings of England is a historical text that covers the reigns of the monarchs of England from the earliest period up until the reign of King Stephen. The book is authored by J. A. Giles and is based on the original work of William of Malmesbury, a renowned 12th-century English historian. The text is divided into six books, with each book covering a specific period in English history. The first book covers the legendary kings of England, while the second book covers the period from the Roman occupation to the arrival of the Normans. The third book covers the Norman Conquest and the reigns of the Norman kings, while the fourth book covers the period from the death of Henry I to the accession of Henry II. The fifth book covers the reigns of Henry II and his sons, while the sixth book covers the reign of King Stephen. The book provides a detailed account of the political, social, and cultural developments in England during this period, and is an important source for historians and scholars interested in the history of England.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.
