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Historical Writing in England

550 - 1307 and 1307 to the Early Sixteenth Century

Antonia Gransden author

Format:Set / collection

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:20th Feb '97

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Using a variety of sources including chronicles, annals, secular and sacred biographies and monographs on local histories Historical Writing in England by Antonia Gransden offers a comprehensive critical survey of historical writing in England from the mid-sixth century to the early sixteenth century. Based on the study of the sources themselves, these volumes also offer a critical assessment of secondary sources and historiographical development.

'Invaluable for the student of the period.' - Clio

'Gransden has added a major book to the historiography of the English middle ages, and a fascinating book at that.' - A.Z. Freeman

'A very useful volume that will serve as a basic work of reference for many years to come.' - American Historical Review

'These two volumes are, by any reckoning a most remarkable achievement, and one for which scholars for very many years continue to be indebted.' - The Antiquaries Journal

ISBN: 9780415152372

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 2358g

1332 pages