Chronicle of Arnold of Lübeck

Name: Chronicle of Arnold of Lübeck
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

The chronicle of Arnold, Abbot of the monastery of St John of L\u00FCbeck, is one of the most important sources for the history of Germany in the central Middle Ages, and is also probably the major source for German involvement in the Crusades. The work was intended as a continuation of the earlier chronicle of Helmold of Bosau, and covers the years 1172\u20131209, in seven books. It was completed soon after the latter date, and the author died not long afterwards, and no later than 1214. It is thus a strictly contemporary work, which greatly enhances its value.