Rogeri de Wendover liber qui dicitur Flores Historiarum ab anno domini MCLIV annoque Henrici Anglorum Regis Secundi Primo
The Flowers of History by Roger of Wendover from the Year of Our Lord 1154

Originally published in 1886–9, this three-volume Latin chronicle covers English history from 1154 to 1235.

Roger of Wendover (Author), Henry G. Hewlett (Edited by)

9781108052337, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 15 November 2012

436 pages
22.9 x 15.2 x 2.5 cm, 0.64 kg

A former prior of Belvoir, Roger of Wendover (d.1236) established himself as a chronicler at St Albans. This three-volume work, edited by Henry G. Hewlett (1832–97) and published between 1886 and 1889, comprises the latter part of the larger Flores opus and the part of the Latin text for which Wendover can claim direct responsibility. Volume 2 concerns the years 1204–30 and covers the greater part of King John's reign and Henry III's early years on the throne. While Wendover is often criticised for his shortcomings as a historian, his candour in treating the 'abominable misrule' of John's reign is noteworthy. His true importance, however, is as a key influence on his historiographical successor, Matthew Paris, whose political outlook and interests he helped to shape.

Flores historiarum (1204–30).

Subject Areas: British & Irish history [HBJD1]