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Beschreibung
The Book of Raymond of Aguilers, also called the Historia Francorum qui Ceperunt Iherusalem, is one of a handful of eyewitness accounts of the First Crusade, the name given to an armed expedition called for by Pope Urban II at the Council of Clermont in 1095 that journeyed and fought its way to the Holy Land, culminating in the conquest of Jerusalem in July 1099. Raymond's account primarily follows the journey of Count Raymond IV of Toulouse, also called the count of St. Gilles, which makes it a useful counterpart to the anonymously written Gesta Francorum, another eyewitness account that focuses on the Italian Normans that followed Bohemond. Raymond became the count of St. Gilles' chaplain during the crusade, and through that proximity to one of the crusade's leaders, Raymond's account offers a ringside seat to the leadership dynamics of the crusade. Furthermore, his deliberate focus on the contingent from Provençe provides insight into their social dynamics and the concerns of some of the common people, which is a rarity among medieval narratives.
This new translation is the first to be based on the critical edition of the Latin text produced by John France and is intended primarily for the benefit of undergraduates and to make Raymond more accessible in the classroom. It especially aims to improve access to the text for students who, until this translation, have found it difficult to read the text in full and uninterrupted.
The Book of Raymond of Aguilers, also called the Historia Francorum qui Ceperunt Iherusalem, is one of a handful of eyewitness accounts of the First Crusade, the name given to an armed expedition called for by Pope Urban II at the Council of Clermont in 1095 that journeyed and fought its way to the Holy Land, culminating in the conquest of Jerusalem in July 1099. Raymond's account primarily follows the journey of Count Raymond IV of Toulouse, also called the count of St. Gilles, which makes it a useful counterpart to the anonymously written Gesta Francorum, another eyewitness account that focuses on the Italian Normans that followed Bohemond. Raymond became the count of St. Gilles' chaplain during the crusade, and through that proximity to one of the crusade's leaders, Raymond's account offers a ringside seat to the leadership dynamics of the crusade. Furthermore, his deliberate focus on the contingent from Provençe provides insight into their social dynamics and the concerns of some of the common people, which is a rarity among medieval narratives.
This new translation is the first to be based on the critical edition of the Latin text produced by John France and is intended primarily for the benefit of undergraduates and to make Raymond more accessible in the classroom. It especially aims to improve access to the text for students who, until this translation, have found it difficult to read the text in full and uninterrupted.
Über den Autor
James Currie completed his PhD thesis on the influence of concepts of knightly honour on crusading at Royal Holloway, University of London in 2024.
Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction

The Need for a New Translation

The Life and Character of Raymond of Aguilers

Raymond's Book as a Historical Source

Raymond and Other First Crusade Accounts

Notes on Translation

Translation of the Book of Raymond of Aguilers

Bibliography

Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2026
Genre: Importe, Romane & Erzählungen
Rubrik: Belletristik
Medium: Taschenbuch
Reihe: Crusade Texts in Translation
Inhalt: Einband - flex.(Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9781032325712
ISBN-10: 1032325712
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Currie, James
Auflage: 1. Auflage
Hersteller: Routledge
Crusade Texts in Translation
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Maße: 234 x 156 x 8 mm
Von/Mit: James Currie
Erscheinungsdatum: 27.08.2026
Gewicht: 0,204 kg
Artikel-ID: 136113764

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