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Giraldus Cambrensis
 

There are 11 critical essays on Giraldus Cambrensis.

Critical Essays on Giraldus Cambrensis
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Critical Essay by Robert Bartlett
17,963 words, approx. 60 pages
In the following excerpt, Bartlett contends that Gerald's Cosmographia and other scientific writings, although not of the Platonic tradition, nevertheless show dedication to detail, observation, and a systematic approach.
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Critical Essay by Brynley F. Roberts
13,012 words, approx. 43 pages
In the following excerpt, Roberts offers a survey of Gerald's major and minor works.
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Critical Essay by Henry Owen
12,134 words, approx. 40 pages
In the following excerpt, Owen summarizes four of Gerald's most important works: the Topographia Hibernica, the Expugnatio Hibernica, the Itinerarium Kambriae, and the Gemma Ecclesiastica.
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Critical Essay by David Knowles
9,328 words, approx. 31 pages
In the following excerpt, first published in 1940, Knowles examines Gerald's criticism of monks, discusses some limitations of his arguments, and compares and contrasts his interests to those of his contemporary and fellow critic of monasticism, Walter Map.
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Lecture by F. M. Powicke
9,174 words, approx. 31 pages
In the following essay, which was originally presented as a lecture at the John Rylands Library in 1928, Powicke traces Gerald's life and career.
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Critical Essay by W. R. Jones
6,925 words, approx. 23 pages
In the following essay, Jones examines responses to Gerald's controversial accounts of the Irish.
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Critical Essay by Michael Richter
6,794 words, approx. 23 pages
In the following essay, Richter examines Gerald's life and the political and religious influence of his writings.
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Critical Essay by C. H. Williams
4,312 words, approx. 14 pages
In the following essay, Williams describes Gerald's significance, accomplishments, and approach to history.
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Critical Essay by J. J. N. McGurk
4,171 words, approx. 14 pages
In the following essay, McGurk examines Gerald's writings on Wales and his attempt to become a bishop.
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Critical Essay by Edward Coleman
3,296 words, approx. 11 pages
In the following essay, Coleman analyzes the subtexts of the works of Gerald and other church writers and reveals instances of wry humor.
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Critical Essay by J. J. N. McGurk
3,186 words, approx. 11 pages
In the following essay, McGurk traces Gerald's early career of documenting British life.


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