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The importance of the late twelfth-century "Chronicle of Hainaut" ("Chronicon Hanoniense") 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. This volume presents a clear translation, accompanied by detailed annotations clarify the text, identifying people, events and concepts, an introduction, and bibliography.

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Book category Books in English Humanities History General & world history

• Full title: Chronicle of Hainaut by Gilbert of Mons
• Author: Gilbert of Mons
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardback
• Number of pages: 260
• EAN: 9781843831204
• ISBN: 1843831201
• ID: 04855917
• Publisher: Boydell & Brewer Ltd
• Weight: 550 g
• Dimensions: 241 × 164 × 27 mm
• Date of publishing: 15. April 2005

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