The Gesta Tancredi of Ralph of Caen: A History of the Normans on the First Crusade

Author:   Bernard S. Bachrach ,  David S. Bachrach
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Edition:   New edition
Volume:   v. 12
ISBN:  

9781409400325


Pages:   196
Publication Date:   28 April 2010
Format:   Paperback
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Author:   Bernard S. Bachrach ,  David S. Bachrach
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Edition:   New edition
Volume:   v. 12
Weight:   0.385kg
ISBN:  

9781409400325


ISBN 10:   1409400328
Pages:   196
Publication Date:   28 April 2010
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Contents: Introduction: Our knowledge of Ralph, Ralph as a historian, Ralph's subject matter, Ralph as an independent source, Ralph as a Norman historian, Principles of translation; The Gesta Tancredi; Bibliography; Index.

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'University teachers and students will welcome this translation.' Military History '[The] text reads well, any difficulties are clearly signalled, and historians of the crusades as well as students of the medieval biographical genre will find this book a valuable resource.' Medium Aevum 'The translation is a lively piece of writing, as befits the vigour of the original language... The introduction is informative and astute, and [...] the volume will serve its purpose of making Ralph's Gesta Tancredi accessible to a wider number of students very well.' Medieval Review 'The appearance of the Gesta Tancredi in English translation is very welcome... The translators have earned our gratitude for providing access to this wealth of material.' Crusades '...traduction irreprochable... Elle rendra de nombreux services aux historiens...' Le Moyen A'ge


'University teachers and students will welcome this translation.' Military History '[The] text reads well, any difficulties are clearly signalled, and historians of the crusades as well as students of the medieval biographical genre will find this book a valuable resource.' Medium Aevum 'The translation is a lively piece of writing, as befits the vigour of the original language... The introduction is informative and astute, and [...] the volume will serve its purpose of making Ralph's Gesta Tancredi accessible to a wider number of students very well.' Medieval Review 'The appearance of the Gesta Tancredi in English translation is very welcome... The translators have earned our gratitude for providing access to this wealth of material.' Crusades '...traduction irreprochable... Elle rendra de nombreux services aux historiens...' Le Moyen Age


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Bernard S. Bachrach is Professor of History at the University of Minnesota, USA. David S. Bachrach is Assistant Professor of History at the University of New Hampshire, USA.

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