Cosmas of Prague

"This monograph is the fruit of years of engagement with Cosmas' text, previously translated by the author, Lisa Wolverton. It is a deep reading of the entire Chronicle, striving to penetrate the narrative strategies, authorial intentions, and ultimate message of the work. It will doubtless be the key point of reference for anyone using Cosmas' text; it also stands as a strong argument in favour of a holistic approach to medieval narrative texts in general. The introduction provides guidance to the reader on the life and times of Cosmas... On the whole, the book is eloquent testimony to Wolverton's thorough knowledge of the text, careful reading, and willingness to engage with the entirety of the Chronicle."—Nora Berend, Univ Cambridge, English Historical Review

"the text is accessible and easily comprehensible the author has been engaged in exemplary scholarship, against which she now situates her now monograph."—Jan Klapste, Charles Univ, Speculum

"This book continues Lisa Wolverton's study of Cosmas of Prague and demonstrates the intimate familiarity she has developed with Cosmas over the course of reading, using, and translating his work."—Christian Raffensperger, Wittenberg Univ, American Historical Review

"Brings an important medieval, central European historian to the attention of an English speaking public . . . will be important for scholars of medieval historiography."—Jeff Rider, Wesleyan University