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Written by a Walden monk soon after 1203, this text relates the history of the Mandeville earls of Essex and the inheritance of their lands and title. It describes the development of the priory at Walden and its elevation to the status of a Benedictine abbey in 1190.

"The Historia Ierosolimitana", attributed to Albert of Aachen, is the most detailed and colourful of the contemporary narratives of the First Crusade, and of the careers of the first generation of Latin settlers in Outremer. This English translation, with original Latin text, has been prepared from a critical study of the manuscripts.

Contains the texts and translations of two key documents in medieval English history, "The Dialogus de Scaccario", or "Dialogue of the Exchequer". This work shows details of the personnel and procedures of revenue collection for English government. It provides a window into the workings and personnel of medieval English government.

"Gesta Pontificum Anglorum (The History of the English Bishops)" is an important work by one of England's greatest historians, William, monk of Malmesbury (d c 1143). This volume contains an introduction and detailed commentary to accompany the Latin text and translation of the work.

The text edited and translated here for the first time for over a century is the most complete and detailed account of the church of Durham down to the early twelfth century. It is also important in the study of historical writing after the Norman Conquest, especially as recent research has cast considerable light on the identity and activities of its author, Symeon of Durham.

An important source for the history of Normandy and England in the 11th and 12th centuries, which contains the earliest prose account of the Norman Conquest. This edition is based on a study of all existing manuscripts of the "Gesta", including a copy from c1100, hitherto unknown.

The Gesta Normannorum Ducum is one of the most important sources for the history of Normandy and England in the eleventh and twelfth centuries. Elisabeth van Hout's two-volume edition is based on a study of all existing manuscripts of the Gesta, including the earliest surviving copy of c.1100, unknown until recently.

Edited with a facing-page English translation from the Latin text by: Searle, Eleanor;

Edited with a facing-page English translation from the Latin text by: Brooke, C. N. L.;

A revised edition of a medieval manuscript, written by the ninth Abbot of Iona, which has been expanded and rewritten to include new historical notes, revision to the Latin text and English translation, and an introduction which takes account of recent research in medieval literature.

"The Vita Edwardi Secundi" is one of the best and most readable of the chronicles for the dramatic reign of Edward II. Its author was close to the political centre and provides extensive, and sometimes abrasive, comment on the king, his favourites, his opponents, and the church. This edition revises the Latin text and English translation.

This lively, first-hand narrative of the turning-point in the affairs of the Council of Basle was written by Aeneas Sylvius Piccolomini (later Pope Pius II) during his unregenerate conciliar period. It provides us with an important account of the personalities and principles involved in the election of the anti-pope Felix V. Originally published in 1967, this volume offers the first critical edition and English translation of this work. Unavailable in recent years, it has now been revised by Denys Hay and re-issued by Oxford University Press.

Edited with a facing-page translation by C.R. Dodwell, this treatise is of great interest as the only known treatise of the Middle Ages to describe all the major arts. The original manuscript has not survived, but Professor Dodwell's reconstruction is considered definitive.

Describe in this book are William's campaigns in Normandy, the careful preparations he made for the invasion of England, the battle of Hastings and the establishment of Norman power after the conquest. Written from the Norman courts point of view, this edition provides an English translation of the "Gesta Guillelmi of William of Poitiers".

The Deeds of the Franks and the other Pilgrims to Jerusalem. With a facing-page English translation from the Latin text.

This well-known and important work of medieval English law not only provides information on legal practices of the 12th century, but also covers such significant topics as dowry, inheritance and debt. It provides a unique insight into the medieval legal mind.

Adam Usk's chronicle offers an eyewitness account of the fall of Richard II, the turbulent politics of Rome between 1402 and 1406, and the Glyn Dwr revolt. It is also a record of the life and career of an author who suffered exile and excommunication before finding peace in his last years.

The anonymous "Life of King Edward", written about the time of the Norman conquest, is an important and intriguing source for the history of Anglo-Saxon England in the years just before 1066 and provides an account of Edward the Confessor and his family.

An edition with introduction, English translation, and notes by D. E. Luscombe.

Edited with a facing-page English translation from the Latin text by: Chibnall, Marjorie;

The Waltham Chronicle is an interesting example of a twelfth-century history of a religious foundation. Written by one of the secular canons of Waltham Priory, it records the legends of the community's foundation and miracle stories, together with historical information. This is the first translation of the Chronicle, printed here with the original Latin text and full introduction and notes.

Presents two texts, which are the accounts of the miracles of St Abba of Coldingham and St Margaret of Scotland. They tell of the miracles performed at or in the vicinity of their shrines at Coldingham and Dunfermline in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, and illuminate the religious and social life of southern Scotland.

A remarkable record of events at the papal court by an eye-witness who was one of the most learned and witty scholars of his age.

Edited with a facing-page English translation from the Latin text by: Clover, Helen;

Edited and translated by: Behrends, Frederick;

Edited with a facing-page English translation from the Latin text by: Treharne, R. F.;

The first since 1866, this edition combines two of the 11th century monk's best known works. His "Five Books of History" reveal certain monastic views, "The Life of St William" is about his mentor, St William of Dijon and both have translations, notes and historical commentary.

The book consists of all the documents relating to the canonization of St Gilbert of Sempringham (died 1189), and provides the principal material for the early history of the Order which he founded.

This unique collection of letters portrays the life and times of John of Salisbury, the devoted secretary of Archbishop Theobald, the faithful friend and counsellor of Beckett, and one of the greatest of medieval scholars. Volume II, published in 1979, is available at $98.00