Cnutonis regis gesta
, also known as
Encomium Emmae Reginae
, offers a valuable contemporary account of the life and times of Cnut the Great, King of England, Denmark, and Norway, and his queen Emma of Normandy. Written in Latin, this historical text provides insights into the political landscape of the 11th century, detailing the reigns of Æthelred the Unready, Cnut, and their successors.
This edition, prepared by Georg Heinrich Pertz, enhances the accessibility of this crucial historical source, making it an essential resource for scholars and enthusiasts interested in medieval European history and the early English monarchy. The
Encomium
serves as both a biography of Emma and a chronicle of the events that shaped the Anglo-Scandinavian world.
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