William of Malmesbury's Chronicle of the Kings of England
- Reading level
- Fairly demanding
- Price
- Free
About the book
"William of Malmesbury's Chronicle of the Kings of England" by William of Malmesbury is a history written in the early 12th century. This chronicle traces the deeds and reigns of English monarchs from the earliest period through King Stephen's time. A companion to his work on English bishops, it draws upon various sources, including accounts of the First Crusade. The work captures centuries of English royal history through a medieval monk's scholarly perspective.
- Middle Ages
- Great Britain
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #50778. William of Malmesbury's Chronicle of the Kings of England on Wikipedia.