The Latin Lives of St Laurence of Dublin - Roche, Maurice
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A critical edition of the Latin Lives of St Laurence O'Toole, a key figure in 12th-century Ireland. This book presents a critical edition of the four Latin lives of St Laurence O'Toole, meticulously edited from Maurice Roche's doctoral thesis. It offers invaluable analyses of each life, revealing their relationships and diverse approaches. Discover a complete dossier of the saint's hagiography, including critical editions of documents concerning his canonization and translation. Explore the life and career of St Laurence, a prominent figure in Irish, English, and European history. This edition…mehr

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A critical edition of the Latin Lives of St Laurence O'Toole, a key figure in 12th-century Ireland. This book presents a critical edition of the four Latin lives of St Laurence O'Toole, meticulously edited from Maurice Roche's doctoral thesis. It offers invaluable analyses of each life, revealing their relationships and diverse approaches. Discover a complete dossier of the saint's hagiography, including critical editions of documents concerning his canonization and translation. Explore the life and career of St Laurence, a prominent figure in Irish, English, and European history. This edition provides scholars with access to previously unavailable research, shedding light on the Anglo-Norman influence in 12th- and 13th-century Ireland. Appended are draft translations of the two most important lives, offering further insight into this pivotal era.
Autorenporträt
Charles Doherty is retired from the School of History and Archives, UCD. Dr Maurice Roche completed his PhD at UCD in 1981. Working as a senior aide to Mary Harney, he died in 2003 following an accident. At the time of his death Mary Harney wrote: " Maurice was the brightest and sharpest person I ever had the privilege to know." Mary Kelly, now retired, was an OPW guide at Glendalough for many years.