Wace's Roman de Rou : the history of the Norman people
Wace2004
Book
This volume relates the origins of Normandy from the time of Rollo (Rou) to the battle of Tinchebray. It was commissioned by Henry II as a way of both celebrating the Norman past and justifying the right of Norman rulers to the throne of England.
Main title:
Wace's Roman de Rou : the history of the Norman people / translated by Glyn S. Burgess ; with notes by Glyn S. Burgess and Elisabeth van Houts.
Imprint:
Woodbridge : Boydell, 2004.
Collation:
lxii, 263 p. ; 24 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 233-241) and index.Translated from the French.
ISBN:
9781843830078 (pbk)
Dewey class:
942.021A942.021WAC
Language:
English
BRN:
387070