About the Book

One of the few autobiographies to have survived from the Middle Ages, this life history of Charles IV of Bohemia, covers his life until his election as King of Germany in 1346. He describes his childhood, spent mainly in the court of French kings, his juvenile years, his marriage and his first steps into the international political scene. This is the first edition to contain both the Latin sources and a complete English-language translation. A unique addition is the first ever English translation of the Legend of Saint Wenceslas, written by Charles IV.

Product Details

Media: Hardcover Book, 308 pages

Language: Latin

Publisher: Central European University Press

Edition: Unknown

ISBN-10: 9639116327

Publication Date: Sep. 1st, 2001

ISBN-13: 9789639116320

Dimensions: 6.42 x 9.28 x 1.28 inches

Shipping Weight: 1.32 lbs

• Categories: General Historical Fiction Biographies & General Historical Fiction Autobiographies Medieval History General Women's Studies