Project Gutenberg 1997-12-01 Public domain in the USA. 598 Giraldus, Cambrensis Barri, Gerald de Barry, Gerald de Cambrensis, Giraldus Gerald, of Wales The Itinerary of Archbishop Baldwin Through Wales Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Itinerarium_Cambriae Transcribed from the 1912 J. M. Dent and Sons edition by David Price "The Itinerary of Archbishop Baldwin Through Wales" by Giraldus Cambrensis is a historical account written during the late 12th century. The work details the travels of Archbishop Baldwin of Canterbury as he journeys through Wales to preach the Crusade. The text captures not only the ecclesiastical events of the time but also provides rich cultural and geographical insights into Wales and its people. The opening of the work introduces Giraldus Cambrensis himself, recounting his lineage and the historical context of his life and writings. It emphasizes his strong Welsh identity despite his mixed Norman heritage, highlighting his affection for his homeland and his desire for its religious independence. As the narrative progresses, we learn about Baldwin’s entrance into Wales, meet various local nobles, and witness the archbishop's attempts to rally support for the Crusade. The vivid descriptions, character sketches, and anecdotes about the people and incidents encountered along the way paint a lively picture of late medieval Welsh society, setting the stage for the themes of religion, identity, and politics that will unfold throughout the text. Overall, this opening vividly establishes both the historical significance and Giraldus’s critical perspective on the events surrounding this pivotal journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 56.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Wales -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800 Wales -- Social life and customs Baldwin, Archbishop of Canterbury, approximately 1120-1190 DA Text Category: Travel Writing Category: History - Medieval/Middle Ages Category: History - Religious 405054 2025-10-01T08:26:46.012268 text/html 399601 2015-02-15T07:40:52 text/html 142985 2015-02-15T07:41:36 text/html application/zip 248399 2025-10-01T08:26:54.739187 application/epub+zip 251635 2025-10-01T08:26:49.651157 application/epub+zip 225471 2025-10-01T08:26:48.251169 application/epub+zip 495423 2025-10-01T08:26:58.390125 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 457991 2025-10-01T08:26:53.782187 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 417966 2022-09-01T09:40:33.762655 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 346267 2025-10-01T08:26:45.339222 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 346409 2015-02-15T07:40:15 text/plain; charset=utf-8 133409 2015-02-15T07:41:36 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 19337 2025-10-01T08:26:58.521144 application/rdf+xml 19925 2025-10-01T08:26:48.771172 image/jpeg 4350 2025-10-01T08:26:48.508160 image/jpeg 237003 2025-10-01T08:26:46.043176 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia