Polychronicon Ranulphi Higden, Monachi Cestrensis, Vol. 3 (Classic Reprint): Together With the English Translation of John Trevisa and of an Unknown ... of the Fifteenth Century (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Polychronicon Ranulphi Higden, Monachi Cestrensis, Vol. 3 brings together the Latin text with the English translation of John Trevisa and an anonymous fifteenth‑century writer. This edition offers a medieval chronicle rendered for today’s readers, with accessible language and historical context.

Explore a wide range of topics—from early science and music theory to moral maxims and reflections on philosophy—presented in a careful, scholarly format. The volume helps map how medieval writers understood history, learning, religion, and everyday life, while foregrounding the voices of translators and compilers who shaped these texts for later readers.

• Side-by-side access to Latin passages and English translation for clear comparison


• Scholarly notes and clarifications that illuminate historical and cultural contexts


• Sections on philosophy, music theory, and moral philosophy drawn from the period


• A window into how medieval scholars interpreted classical ideas and religious themes

Ideal for students, researchers, and general readers interested in medieval chronicles, translation history, and the transmission of knowledge across centuries.

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