This is the first edition in more than a century and the first modern English translation of the crowning masterwork of Machaut's literary career. Based on his extensive discussion with returning crusaders, the poet recounts King Peter I of Cyprus's successful attack and capture of the Egyptian city of Alexandria in 1365. This volume features a full discussion of Machaut's life and career, historical commentary, extensive annotation and a select bibliography.
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This is the first edition in more than a century and the first modern English translation of the crowning masterwork of Machaut's literary career. Based on his extensive discussion with returning crusaders, the poet recounts King Peter I of Cyprus's successful attack and capture of the Egyptian city of Alexandria in 1365. This volume features a full discussion of Machaut's life and career, historical commentary, extensive annotation and a select bibliography.
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Very Good. No Jacket. 462 pages (complete). A rare copy of Palmer's translation of de Machaut's verse account of de Lusignan's crusade campaign. In Middle French and English. A very smart, elegant and dignified copy. The corners and head and foot of the spine have light shelf wear. The papertrims have light foxing. Inside, the contents are very fresh, competent, assured, healthy, neat and clean and very confident. fk.
