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The history of Fulk Fitz Warine, an outlawed baron in the reign of King John. Ed. from a manuscript preserved in the British museum

The history of Fulk Fitz Warine, an outlawed baron in the reign of King John. Ed. from a manuscript preserved in the British museum

Wright, Thomas

Hardcover

General World HistoryBritish History

ISBN10: 9354150101
ISBN13: 9789354150104
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Sep 7 2020
Pages: 592
Weight: 2.11
Height: 1.44 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A medieval outlaw becomes legend. Bold, fierce, and plainly human. Edited by Thomas Wright from a manuscript preserved in the British Museum, The history of Fulk Fitz Warine preserves the story of an outlawed baron in the reign of King John. As a medieval historical romance that carries the energy of oral tradition and as an outlaw baron biography that records social memory, the work sits alongside arthurian legend stories and other english folklore tales while offering material essential to studies of feudal rebellion narrative. Set in early 13th century England, the text presents scenes of chivalry and conflict that continue to interest collectors of british medieval literature and scholars of King John era history. Its language and episodes illuminate how ideals of honour and local power intersected, and the narrative's persistence in popular memory is a rich resource for anyone considering the formation of legend from fact. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Accessible to casual readers and prized by classic-literature collectors, this edition also serves academic medieval studies and makes a thoughtful history enthusiasts gift. Those drawn to arthurian legend stories or assembling a classic chivalry collection will find useful parallels here, and anyone researching the tales of Fulk Fitz Warine or the wider currents of English folklore will appreciate a text that balances readable narrative with historical significance. The edition's appeal is its adaptability: it is equally suited to reading groups seeking vivid medieval storytelling, to private libraries collecting durable examples of british medieval literature, and to scholars seeking primary material for enquiries into feudal politics, social identity, and narrative transmission. For readers who enjoy the interweaving of honour and local custom, this volume provides direct access to the rhythms and concerns of an age that shaped later legend.

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