Mark Antony Lower
The Chronicle of Battle Abbey offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of one of England’s most significant monastic institutions. Founded by William the Conqueror to commemorate the Battle of Hastings, Battle Abbey stood as a symbol of Norman power and a center of religious and intellectual life. This chronicle, translated and annotated by Mark Antony Lower, covers the period from the abbey’s founding in 1066 to the year 1176, detailing its early struggles, its interactions with the English monarchy, and its role in the broader context of medieval English society. Readers will discover insights into the daily lives of the monks, the construction and expansion of the abbey, and the political events that shaped its destiny. 'The Chronicle of Battle Abbey' provides invaluable primary source material for historians and anyone interested in the Norman Conquest and the subsequent development of England.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.
