The Itinerary of Archbishop Baldwin Through Wales AD 1188 is one of the earliest and most detailed accounts of medieval Wales, providing a unique and insightful perspective on the country's landscape, culture, and people. Written by Cambrensis Giraldus, the book documents his travels through Wales with Archbishop Baldwin, describing the towns, countryside, and customs of the Welsh people seen along the way. This edition is translated into English and richly illustrated with maps, annotations, and a life of Giraldus.
Written in the 12th century, Giraldus Cambrensis' Itinerary Through Wales is a classic of travel literature. This fascinating book provides a unique glimpse into Welsh history and culture, with vivid descriptions of the landscape, people, and customs of the region.
The book is recognized for its significant contribution to literature, serving as an essential resource for future generations. To honor its original publication, it is presented in its authentic print format, complete with any marks or annotations from the first edition, which are preserved intentionally to maintain its historical integrity.
The book is regarded as a significant literary work by scholars, contributing valuable knowledge for future generations. Presented in its original print format, it retains intentional marks and annotations to preserve its authentic character, ensuring that its historical context and essence are not lost over time.
Excerpt from The Itinerary of Archbishop Baldwin Through Wales, A. D. 1188, Vol. 2 I shall, therefore, endeavour briefly to declare to in what manner, from whence, and from what period the pall was first brought to Saint David's, and how it was taken away; how many prelates were invested with the pall; and how many were de spoiled thereof, together with their respective names to this present day. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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The work of medieval ecclesiastic Giraldus Cambrensis offers a detailed ethnographic account of Ireland, reviving classical traditions in the genre. Published in 1867 as part of the Rolls Series, it presents a unique perspective on Irish culture, geography, and society during the medieval period, blending observation with commentary. This treatise serves as both a historical document and an exploration of the social dynamics of Ireland, making it a significant contribution to the understanding of the region's past.
