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Scholar, churchman, diplomat and theologian, Gerald of Wales was one of the most fascinating figures of the Middle Ages and The Journey Through Wales describes his eventful tour of the country as a missionary in 1188. In a style reminiscent of a diary, Gerald records the day-to-day events of the mission, alongside lively accounts of local miracles, folklore and religious relics such as Saint Patrick's Horn, and eloquent descriptions of natural scenery that includes the rugged promontory of St David's and the vast snow-covered panoramas of Snowdonia. The landscape is evoked in further detail in The Description, which chronicles the everyday lives of the Welsh people with skill and affection. Witty and gently humorous throughout, these works provide a unique view into the medieval world.
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Gerald of Wales was born c.1145 in Pembrokeshire. He died in obscurity, possibly in Lincoln in 1223. He wrote seventeen books, all of them in Latin, and was well-connected to the Royal Family of his day.
Lewis Thorpe was Professor of French at Nottingham University from 1958 to 1977. He was President of the British Branch of the International Arthurian Society. He died in 1977.
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Giraldus Cambrensis, or Gerald of Wales as we may call him in English, wrote his own life-story, but a considerable part of it has been lost. Read the first page
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Giraldus Cambrensis, or Gerald of Wales as we may call him in English, wrote his own life-story, but a considerable part of it has been lost. Read the first page
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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
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Gerald of Wales was Archdeacon of Brecon in the 12th century and along with Archbishop Baldwin he travelled around Wales to drum up support for the Third Crusade. This book was supposed to record the day-to-day events of the mission but Gerald was a bit of a raconteur, he also wrote about everything else that caught his eye. He knew everyone who was anyone in the 12th century and wrote about them all, sometimes with quite a bit of venom! He aspired to be Bishop of St David's (a role he'd never get) and would often write snide remarks about the man who did get the job. He also wrote about local legends that he'd heard, mythical creatures, saintly relics, described beautifully the landscapes and people that he met along the way. He writes with wit and humour throughout the book which makes it a delight to read. This book is a fascinating study of life in Wales in the 12th century written almost in the style of a travel diary. This book will appeal to both scholars and anyone with just a passing interest in history.
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In this splendid translation from the Latin by Professor Lewis Thorpe the character of Gerald shines through with his forthright views on the Welsh (he was three-quarters Welsh) and the people he meets. His descriptions of the country are equally fascinating. Unputdownable.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Although the introduction is somewhat long-winded, it is essential reading. We should also bear in mind that this translation from the original latin may have lost some of it's enthusiasm in the process.
This Book is filled with the essence of Welsh Heritage and is essetial reading for the Historian. It is equivalent to 'Bede's History of the Engtlish People.
This Book is filled with the essence of Welsh Heritage and is essetial reading for the Historian. It is equivalent to 'Bede's History of the Engtlish People.
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Gerald of Wales
A fascinating glimpse of Medieval Wales and the Monastic World. The introduction is a bit long and wordy, but this is a work of scholarship rather than a light read
Published 4 months ago by DS
really very interesting!
I would definitely recommend this book, however possible not for a first experience of medieval history. Read more
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