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Giraldus Cambrensis was a 12th-century Anglo-Norman cleric who wrote extensively on subjects including history, theology, and philosophy. The Giraldi Cambrensis Opera is a collection of his works in Latin, including the Topographia Hibernica, which provides an account of life in Ireland in the 12th century, and the Expugnatio Hibernica, which describes the Norman conquest of Ireland. This edition includes translations and annotations by George F. Warner, J. S. Brewer, and James Francis Dimock.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Written in the 12th century, Giraldus Cambrensis' Itinerary Through Wales is a classic of travel literature. This fascinating book provides a unique glimpse into Welsh history and culture, with vivid descriptions of the landscape, people, and customs of the region.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Despite a frustrated ecclesiastical career, Giraldus Cambrensis (Gerald of Wales, c.1146-1220/3) composed many literary works, including in volume 2 his handbook on sacraments and morals. Published in 1862 in the Rolls Series, this Latin text, with an editorial preface in English, gives a vivid picture of the medieval ecclesiastical world.