Edward Churton: Criticism of Thomas Gale's 'Asserii annales'

Scope and Content

Manuscript commentary containing detailed comments on 'Asserii Annales', including comparison with Asser's Life of Alfred the Great in the Frankfurt edition of 1602 (18pp). A photocopy of a letter in Churton's hand (MS.Add.5032/63) can be found with the commentary for the purpose of comparison.

Access Information

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Acquisition Information

Purchased 1996

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Related Material

Thomas Gale's 'Annals of St. Neot's' held at Trinity College, Cambridge (R.7.28)