Gesta Regis Henrici Secundi Benedicti Abbatis, Vol. 2 : The Chronicle of the Reigns of Henry II. and Richard I., A. D. 1169-1192; Known Commonly Under the Name of Benedict of Peterborough (Classic Reprint)

Excerpt from Gesta Regis Henrici Secundi Benedicti Abbatis, Vol. 2: The Chronicle of the Reigns of Henry II. And Richard I., A. D. 1169-1192; Known Commonly Under the Name of Benedict of Peterborough

Having devoted the Preface to the first volume to the discussion of the literary history of this book, I will now proceed to sketch the character and position of the great prince whose reign forms the subject of far the largest portion of its contents.

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