{"product_id":"chronicle-of-hainaut-by-gilbert-of-mons-9781843831204","title":"Chronicle of Hainaut by Gilbert of Mons","description":"\u003cb\u003eFirst full English translation of the 12C \u003ci\u003eChronicle of Hainaut\u003c\/i\u003e, offering fascinating insights into European history of the time.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe importance of the late twelfth-century \u003ci\u003eChronicle of Hainaut (Chronicon Hanoniense)\u003c\/i\u003e as an historical record cannot be overestimated. Gilbert of Mons was an eye-witness to important events affecting Count Baldwin V of Hainaut, and provides much significant information about persons and affairs within France and the Empire, particularly Count Philip of Flanders, King Philip Augustus and Emperor Frederick Barbarossa; he had a keen interest in noble marriages, making his chronicle an unmatched source for genealogical and prosopographical material for this region. Moreover, his work is a mine of information on a great many subjects, such as the crusades, political events, noble women, the lives of saints, lord-tenant relationships, customary practices and the association of churches with lay advocates; it is particularly informative on military matters, giving detailed accounts of sieges, campaigns and tournaments.\u003cbr\u003e This volume presents a clear translation, accompanied by detailed annotations, clarifying the text, and identifying people, events and concepts, an introduction, and bibliography.","brand":"Laura Napran","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48280270209275,"sku":"9781843831204","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/3917\/9771\/files\/9781843831204.jpg?v=1772487463","url":"https:\/\/indiepubs.com\/products\/chronicle-of-hainaut-by-gilbert-of-mons-9781843831204","provider":"IndiePubs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}