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William of Malmesbury's Chronicle of the Kings of England From the earliest period to the reign of King Stephen

"William of Malmesbury's Chronicle of the Kings of England" by William of Malmesbury is a history written in the early 12th century. This chronicle traces the deeds and reigns of English monarchs from the earliest period through King Stephen's time. A companion to his work on English bishops, it draws upon various sources, including accounts of the First Crusade. The work captures centuries of English royal history through a medieval monk's scholarly perspective.