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Carolingian Commentaries On The Apocalypse By Theodulf And Smaragdus, Francis X. Gumerlock
Carolingian Commentaries On The Apocalypse By Theodulf And Smaragdus, Francis X. Gumerlock
TEAMS Commentary Series
In the early ninth-century Theodulf of Orleans and Smaragdus of Saint Mihiel served as advisers to Charlemagne. This book provides English translations of a Latin commentary on the Apocalypse written by Theodulf and three homilies on the Apocalypse by Smaragdus. A comprehensive essay introduces these texts, their authors, sources, and place in ninth-century biblical exegesis.
Henry Vii's London In The Great Chronicle, Julia Boffey
Henry Vii's London In The Great Chronicle, Julia Boffey
TEAMS Documents of Practice
This modernized extract from The Great Chronicle of London covers the reign of England’s first Tudor king, Henry VII (1485-1509). It gives an eye-witness account of events in London, and of news from elsewhere, from the viewpoint of a well-to- do citizen who was closely involved in civic administration. It describes many notable public events: riots and uprisings, executions, coronations, royal marriages and funerals, and ceremonial activities involving the mayor and aldermen. Its year by year entries also cover matters like the weather, the cost of living, taxes, and the effects of building work undertaken in the city. Although its …