Paris

1869 · 13859 — London: Longmans et. al. 1869. 3 volumes royal 8vo; 1 folding facsimile in color illustrations in margins throughout; ex-library copy with usual markings some pages slightly browned three hinges cracked extremities and spines rubbed cracks at tops of spines covers slightly spotted and scuffed else a good sound copy in contemporary quarter brown morocco over black paper-covered boards or blue cloth. Two works on English history by Matthew Paris both published from Paris' original manuscripts. The Historia Anglorum was written in 1250 compiled by Paris from his greater work a world history but including additional information. The history begins with William the Conqueror and concludes in 1253 during the reign of Henry III. The Abbreviato Chronicorum Angliae begins with the marriage of Ethelred in 1002 ending in 1252 with a continuation in another monk's hand to 1255. This history is an abridged version of the Historia Anglorum but with alterations and insertions containing new matter or giving the opinion of the author. In Latin. Longmans, [et. al.] unknown