Gesta Regis Henrici Secundi benedicti abbatis. The Chronicle of the Reigns of Henry II and Richard I, AD 1169–1192
Known Commonly under the Name of Benedict of Peterborough

Published in 1867, this two-volume work provides valuable insight into the late twelfth-century monarchy and the reign of Henry II.

William Stubbs (Edited by)

9781108048767, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 15 November 2012

576 pages
22.9 x 15.2 x 3.3 cm, 0.84 kg

This chronicle begins in 1169: it covers the accession of Richard I in 1189 and ends in the Spring of 1192. It is a crucial source of information on the reign of Henry II and consists of annals and a wide variety of documents, presented here in the original Latin. The chronicle was originally attributed to Benedict of Peterborough (c.1135–93), who kept the manuscript in his library. This was disputed by the scholar William Stubbs (1825–1901), who edited this work for the Rolls Series in 1867. It is now widely accepted that the author was Roger of Hoveden (d.1201/2), clerk to Henry II and present during Richard I's journey to take part in the Third Crusade. Volume 1 includes extensive historiographical commentary and appendices. Volume 2 includes extensive commentary on the governance of Henry II.

Preface
Appendices to preface
Gesta Regis Henrici Secundi
Gesta Regis Richardi
Glossary
Geographical index and glossary
General index
Collation of the pagination of this edition with that of Hearne and Bouquet.

Subject Areas: British & Irish history [HBJD1]