1725 PETER LANGTOFT'S CHRONICLE antique 2 VOLUMES in ENGLISH rare THOMAS HEARNE

img{max-width:100%} Peter Langtoft's Chronicle, (As Illustrated & Improv'd by Robert of Brunne) from the Death of Cadwalader to the end of K. Edward the First's Reign. Transcrib'd and now first published , from a MS, in the INNER-TEMPLE LIBRARY by THOMAS HEARNE, M.A. Two Volumes, complete (An important edition and translation of Peter Langtoft's extensive history of Britain from its founding to the death of King Edward I) First Edition [2], iii-ccxxxii, 230; [2], 235-722, [1pp] Size 5.5 by 9" Original red morocco with embossed coat of arms in the middle of all covers, all edges are gilt Excellent interior condition, some wear of bindings. Text in English ========================== from Wikipedia: Peter Langtoft, also known as Peter of Langtoft (died c.?1305), was an English historian and chronicler who took his name from the small village of Langtoft in the East Riding of Yorkshire. Langtoft was an Augustinian canon regular at Bridlington Priory who wrote a history of England in Anglo-Norman verse, popularly known as Langtoft's Chronicle. The history narrates the history of England from the legendary founding of Britain by Brutus to the death of King Edward I. The first part of Langtoft's chronicle is translated from Wace's Roman de Brut ("Tale of Brutus"), and the second part is drawn from a number of sources, including Henry of Huntingdon's Historia Anglorum ("History of the English"). The third part is widely considered to be original work by Langtoft, and he includes in it details not recorded elsewhere such as the fate of Gwenllian, daughter of Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, Prince of Wales. On the whole, the chronicle is virulently anti-Scottish and famously contains nine 'songs', in both Anglo-Norman and Middle English, supposedly capturing the taunts between English and Scottish soldiers during the Anglo-Scottish conflicts of the late 13th and early 14th centuries. Langtoft's Chronicle was the source of the second part of the Chronicle of Robert Mannyng, also known as Robert of Brunne, completed around 1338. Piers Langtoft's Chronicle as translated, illustrated, and improved by Mannyng was later transcribed and published in two volumes by Thomas Hearne in 1725. ======================================= Please see my other auctions Thank You Refund Policy: We will issue a FULL REFUND, 100% money back if you are not satisfied with your purchase. Items must be returned to us within 20 days in order to receive a refund or replacement. Buyer is responsible for shipping costs. Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution