The Historical Collections of Walter of Coventry

Originally published in 1872–3, this two-volume work is a substantive compilation of English history from Brutus to Edward I.

William Stubbs (Edited by), Walter of Coventry (Author), William Stubbs (Edited by)

9781108051132, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 15 November 2012

564 pages
22.9 x 3.2 x 15.2 cm, 0.82 kg

Little is known about Walter of Coventry (fl.1293) beyond the fact that this substantive historical compilation was prepared either by him or under his direction. Published in two volumes as part of the Rolls Series in 1872–3, it covers the kings of Britain from Brutus to Edward I, with its latest datable event being the Anglo-Scottish agreement of 1293. Although the overwhelming part of the Latin text is drawn directly from such sources as Geoffrey of Monmouth, this is no mere transcript. Editor William Stubbs (1825–1901), Bishop of Oxford and perhaps the leading historian of his day, describes the annals of the reign of King John (which are included here in Volume 2) as 'one of the most valuable contributions in existence to the history of that eventful period'. Stubbs's preface to this volume offers a rich and extensive 'sketch' of John's character and reign.

Preface
Memoriale fratris Walteri de Coventria, pars secunda, annales Angliae
Index.

Subject Areas: British & Irish history [HBJD1]