Overview
Gemma Ecclesiastica, part of "Giraldi Cambrensis Opera," offers a fascinating glimpse into the mind of Gerald of Wales (Giraldus Cambrensis), a prominent 12th-century cleric, scholar, and royal administrator. This volume, originally published in 1862, provides invaluable insights into the ecclesiastical landscape of medieval Britain and the reform movements within the Church. Gerald's sharp observations and critical analyses shed light on the social, political, and religious issues of his time.Edited by John Sherren Brewer and later Sir George Frederic Warner, this work is a critical resource for historians and scholars interested in medieval history, church history, and the life and works of Gerald of Wales. It remains a significant contribution to our understanding of the medieval world.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
- | Author: Giraldus (Cambrensis)
- | Publisher: Hutson Street Press
- | Publication Date: May 22, 2025
- | Number of Pages: 00460 pages
- | Binding: Paperback or Softback
- | ISBN-10: 102443060X
- | ISBN-13: 9781024430608
