Robert the Monk's History of the First Crusade: Historia IherosolimitanaCarol Sweetenham Routledge, 19 de set. 2017 - 264 pàgines This is the first English translation of Robert the Monk's Historia Iherosolimitana, a Latin prose chronicle describing the First Crusade. In addition to providing new and unique information on the Crusade (Robert claims to have been an eyewitness of the Council of Clermont in 1095), its particular interest lies in the great popularity it enjoyed in the Middle Ages. The text has close links with the vernacular literary tradition and is written in a racy style which would not disgrace a modern tabloid journalist. Its reflection of contemporary legends and anecdotes gives us insights into perceptions of the Crusade at that time and opens up interesting perspectives onto the relationship of history and fiction in the twelfth century. The introduction discusses what we know about Robert, his importance as a historical source and his place in the literary tradition of the First Crusade. |
Continguts
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Robert and the Gesta Francorum | 12 |
Roberts relationship with other sources and value as a historical source | 28 |
Robert as author the theologian the historiographer and the storyteller | 48 |
Principles of translation | 69 |
Translation of Robert the Monks Historia Iherosolimitana Sermo Apologeticus | 73 |
Sermo Apologeticus | 76 |
Prologue | 78 |
The siege of Antioch October 1097February 1098 | 121 |
Events leading to the fall of Antioch February 1098June 1098 | 136 |
The Christians besieged in Antioch June 1098 | 147 |
Victory at Antioch June 1098October 1098 | 161 |
From Antioch to Jerusalem November 1098June 1099 | 180 |
The fall of Jerusalem and the battle of Ascalon June 1099August 1099 | 196 |
Two letters calling Christians on Crusade | 215 |
Bibliography | 224 |
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