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William of Malmesbury's Chronicle of the Kings of England From the earliest period to the reign of King Stephen
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Creators: of Malmesbury William (1090?-1143), J. A. Giles (1808-1884) [Editor], and John Sharpe (1769-1859) [Translator] "William of Malmesbury's Chronicle of the Kings of England" by William of Malmesbury is a history written in the early 12th century. This chronicle traces the deeds and reigns of English monarchs from the earliest period through King Stephen's time. A companion to his work on English bishops, it draws upon various sources, including accounts of the First Crusade. The work captures centuries of English royal history through a medieval monk's scholarly perspective. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading Level: Reading ease score: 59.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. Rights: Public domain in the USA. Downloads: 2037