IMC 2004: Sessions
Session 1301: Contextualizing Early Medieval British Historiography
Wednesday 14 July 2004, 16.30-18.00
| Sponsor: | Institute for Medieval Studies, University of Leeds |
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| Organiser: | James Roberts, Institute for Medieval Studies, University of Leeds |
| Moderator/Chair: | Philip A. Shaw, School of English Literature, Language & Linguistics, University of Sheffield |
| Respondent: | Philip A. Shaw, School of English Literature, Language & Linguistics, University of Sheffield |
| Paper 1301-a | Gildas as Historian: The Context and Influence of the De Excidio Britonum (Language: English) Index terms: Historiography - Medieval, Language and Literature - Latin |
| Paper 1301-b | Æthelweard and His Writing: The Influence of Political and Social Contacts (Language: English) Index terms: Historiography - Medieval, Language and Literature - Latin, Language and Literature - Slavic, Politics and Diplomacy |
| Abstract | This session will use the work of two historians to examine the perception and appropriation of history during the medieval period. Gildas' work will be explored in an unfamiliar way by looking at how it was perceived and reused as a source of historical information. Political, social and family influences on Æthelweard’s work will be considered. Both papers will interrogate whether written history performed cultural work beyond the boundaries of straightforward historical record. We have chosen to include a respondent as a vital part of this session to try and seek connections between the uses and functions of history writing across genres and periods. |