Books in the Cambridge Library Collection - Rolls series

This two-volume edition of works about Patrick, the fifth-century apostle to Ireland, was published in 1887. Dating from the fifth to the eleventh century, in both Latin and Irish, the texts show the development of the saint's cult, ranging from hagiography to hymns and homilies. The Irish texts are translated.

This four-volume set of Old Norse texts with English translation (1887-94) includes the saga of the Orkney jarls, written in Iceland about 1230, and the saga of King Hakon Hakonarson of Norway by the Icelander Sturla THordarson. Volume 4 contains George Dasent's translation, The Saga of Hacon.

This four-volume set of Old Norse texts with English translation (1887-94) includes the saga of the Orkney jarls, written in Iceland about 1230, and the saga of King Hakon Hakonarson of Norway by the Icelander Sturla THordarson. Volume 3 contains George Dasent's translation, The Orkneyingers' Saga.

This four-volume set of Old Norse texts with English translation (1887-94) includes the saga of the Orkney jarls, written in Iceland about 1230, and the saga of King Hakon Hakonarson of Norway by the Icelander Sturla THordarson. Volume 2 contains Gudbrand Vigfusson's edition of Hakonar saga.

This four-volume set of Old Norse texts with English translation (1887-94) includes the saga of the Orkney jarls, written in Iceland about 1230, and the saga of King Hakon Hakonarson of Norway. Volume 1 contains Gudbrand Vigfusson's edition of Orkneyinga saga and the related Magnuss saga.

Christ Church, Canterbury, was the seat of the archbishop and an important pilgrimage site. This three-volume collection, published between 1887 and 1889, contains over a thousand letters and other documents written between the thirteenth century and the Reformation, illustrating the history and wealth of the priory.

Christ Church, Canterbury, was the seat of the archbishop and an important pilgrimage site. This three-volume collection, published between 1887 and 1889, contains over a thousand letters and other documents written between the thirteenth century and the Reformation, illustrating the history and wealth of the priory.

Christ Church, Canterbury, was the seat of the archbishop and an important pilgrimage site. This three-volume collection, published between 1887 and 1889, contains over a thousand letters and other documents written between the thirteenth century and the Reformation, illustrating the history and wealth of the priory.

The Chronicon of Ramsey Abbey was compiled around 1170 and published in 1886. It contains the history of the abbey from 969, and charters of land grants to the abbey. They are valuable not just for the history of Ramsey, but as illustrations of twelfth-century legal practice.

This four-volume set of Latin chronicles was edited by Richard Howlett (1841-1917) and published between 1884 and 1889. Volume 4 contains the work of Robert of Torigni (c.1110-86), abbot of Mont Saint-Michel, whose chronicle is especially informative for the reign of Henry II, and the Continuatio Beccensis.

This four-volume set of Latin chronicles was edited by Richard Howlett (1841-1917) and published between 1884 and 1889. Volume 2 contains the fifth book of William of Newburgh's Historia rerum Anglicarum, and its continuation by another hand up to 1298, plus the Draco Normannicus of Etienne de Rouen.

This four-volume set of Latin chronicles was edited by Richard Howlett (1841-1917) and published between 1884 and 1889. Volume 3 includes the Gesta Stephani regis Anglorum, the Relatio de standardo of St Aelred, abbot of Rievaulx, and chronicles by Richard, prior of Hexham, Jordan Fantosme, and Richard of Devizes.

This four-volume set of Latin chronicles was edited by Richard Howlett (1841-1917) and published between 1884 and 1889. Volume 1 contains the first four books of the Historia rerum Anglicarum by William of Newburgh (c.1136-c.1198), which is still a valuable source of information on twelfth-century England.

John Thomas Gilbert (1829-98), historian and antiquary, was for thirty-four years librarian of the Royal Irish Academy. His two-volume edition of chartularies, registers and annals was first published in 1884. With documents dating from across the medieval period, it represents an important source for Ireland's ecclesiastical history.

John Thomas Gilbert (1829-98), historian and antiquary, was for thirty-four years librarian of the Royal Irish Academy. His two-volume edition of chartularies, registers and annals was first published in 1884. With documents dating from across the medieval period, it represents an important source for Ireland's ecclesiastical history.

Ramsey Abbey was one of the wealthiest monasteries in the country. Its cartulary is particularly important for the study of economic history. It contains material dating from the tenth to fifteenth centuries, dealing with properties throughout East Anglia. This three-volume edition was published between 1884 and 1893, augmented from additional manuscript sources.

Ramsey Abbey was one of the wealthiest monasteries in the country. Its cartulary is particularly important for the study of economic history. It contains material dating from the tenth to fifteenth centuries, dealing with properties throughout East Anglia. This three-volume edition was published between 1884 and 1893, augmented from additional manuscript sources.

Ramsey Abbey was one of the wealthiest monasteries in the country. Its cartulary is particularly important for the study of economic history. It contains material dating from the tenth to fifteenth centuries, dealing with properties throughout East Anglia. This three-volume edition was published between 1884 and 1893, augmented from additional manuscript sources.

James Raine (1830-96), canon of York, edited these Latin works relating to the history of the diocese. Volume 3 (1894) includes charters, letters, wills, papal bulls and other documents dating from 930 to 1522. They chiefly deal with the relationship of York with other English and Scottish dioceses, and with the papacy.

James Raine (1830-96), canon of York, edited these Latin works relating to the history of the diocese. Volume 2 (1886) contains an important twelfth-century history of the first Norman bishops, some episcopal biographies, and a chronicle covering the fourteenth to early sixteenth centuries.

James Raine (1830-96), canon of York, edited these Latin works relating to the history of the diocese. Volume 1 (1879) contains several important lives of the Saxon bishops Wilfrid, John and Oswald. The most significant of these is by the Northumbrian Aeddi, written around 710.

A seventh-century foundation, Malmesbury abbey was re-established in the tenth century and received royal patronage. This register, compiled c.1300, contains charters from the foundation onwards, and shows how wealthy the house became. The Anglo-Saxon charters are an important source for Wessex history. This two-volume edition was published 1879-80.

A seventh-century foundation, Malmesbury abbey was re-established in the tenth century and received royal patronage. This register, compiled c.1300, contains charters from the foundation onwards, and shows how wealthy the house became. The Anglo-Saxon charters are an important source for Wessex history. This two-volume edition was published 1879-80.

This register, compiled in the thirteenth century, was considered one of the most important early documents from Salisbury and contains texts relating to, or used by, St Osmund. This two-volume edition was published between 1883 and 1884. Volume 2 contains charters and documents relating to the cathedral at Salisbury.

This register, compiled in the thirteenth century, was considered one of the most important early documents from Salisbury and contains texts relating to, or used by, St Osmund. This two-volume edition was published between 1883 and 1884. Volume 1 contains, in particular, the consuetudinary of St Osmund.

This second of two volumes of Latin chronicles illustrating the reigns of Edward I (1272-1307) and Edward II (1307-27) was published in 1883, with an introduction and English side-notes by editor William Stubbs (1825-1901). Included here is the Commendatio lamentabilis for Edward I and various lives of Edward II.

This first of two volumes of Latin chronicles illustrating the reigns of Edward I (1272-1307) and Edward II (1307-27) was published in 1882, with an introduction and English side-notes by editor William Stubbs (1825-1901). Included here are the Annales Londonienses and Annales Paulini.

These records of Richard II's Council in Ireland, which was headed by the Earl of Ormond, were edited and translated from the original French, with appendices and an index, by the Irish clergyman and scholar James Graves (1815-86) and first published in the Rolls Series in 1877.

This seven-volume work, published 1875-85, brings together all Latin materials concerning the life and fall of Thomas Becket (c.1120-70). Volume 7 comprises a valuable collection of letters sent by or to the archbishop, gathered together by Alan of Tewkesbury.

This seven-volume work, published 1875-85, brings together all Latin materials concerning the life and fall of Thomas Becket (c.1120-70). Volume 6 comprises a valuable collection of letters sent to or from the archbishop, gathered together by Alan of Tewkesbury.