Description
Book SynopsisJeanette Beer's work bridges the divide between the study of vernacular and Latin writing, providing new evidence that the linguistic cultures were not isolated from each other.
Trade Review'Beer's discussion is an intriguing exploration of medieval historiographical practices that continue to be regrettably understudies. Its enthusiastic engagement with both Latin and vernacular sources contribute to the welcome emergence of a robust interest in medieval multilingualism.' -- Elizaveta Strakhov Speculum vol 91:02:2016 'It is a pleasure to read this short, perceptive, and thought-provoking book by a scholar of medieval French... It is a contribution to the interdisciplinary work that we badly need.' -- Susan Reynolds The Brown Book (Lady Margaret Hall - Oxford) 2015
Table of ContentsForeword Chapter One - The First Words of French: Nithard's Historiae de dissensionibus filiorum Ludovici Pii Chapter Two - Whose Words are They? Gesta Francorum et aliorum Hierosolimitanorum Chapter Three - Villehardouin 'Who Never to the Best of his Knowledge Spoke an Untrue Word' La Conquete de Constantinople Chapter Four - Robert de Clari, Povre Chevalier Who 'Wrote the Straight Truth': La Conquete de Constantinople Chapter Five - In the Words of the Author: Li Fet des Romains: The Gallic War Chapter Six - In the Words of the Author: Li Fet des Romains: The Civil War Conclusion Afterword Bibliography of Works Cited
