Overview

Liber Eliensis is a 12th-century Latin chronicle relating the history of the Isle of Ely, its abbey, and its inhabitants from the mythical pre-Christian period to the reign of King Henry I. Written by Thomas of Ely, with additions by Richard of Ely, the chronicle provides valuable insights into the social, religious, and political life of medieval England. The text details the foundation and growth of Ely Abbey, the lives of its abbots and monks, and the interactions between the abbey and the surrounding secular world. It is an important source for understanding the Fenlands and the resistance to Norman rule led by Hereward the Wake. Liber Eliensis offers a unique perspective on the history of a specific English region during a pivotal period of transformation and conflict.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.