Richard of Devizes

A late twelfth century monk, Richard of Devizes wrote the ‘Chronicon de rebus gestis Ricardi Primi’, which covers the first three years of King Richard I’s reign, providing a practical account of the Third Crusade. The chronicle is notable for its literary sophistication and subversive tone. While many contemporary medieval chroniclers aimed for a sober, linear reporting of events, Richard of Devizes brought a classical humanism and dramatic flair to his Latin prose. The text remains an invaluable text for modern historians, offering a rare window into the intellectual depth of high medieval monastery society. Delphi’s Medieval Library provides eReaders with rare and precious works of the Middle Ages, with noted English translations and the original texts. This eBook presents Richard’s chronicle, with illustrations, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)