In this remarkable work Giraldus patriotically ascribes to his fellow countrymen an enthusiasm of intellect that enables them to excel in whatever they do and admires their speeches and songs. His... More > skilful incorporation of quotations from Latin and Welsh with his own narrative is superb. He tells his readers how Wales is a difficult country to conquer and how it should be governed. Gerald's writings in good quality Latin, based on a thorough knowledge of Classical authors, reflect experiences gained on his travels as well as his great knowledge of the standard authorities. He was respected as a scholar in his time and afterwards. The noted scholar Edward Augustus Freeman said he was "the father of comparative philology," and he calls him "one of the most learned men of a learned age," "the universal scholar." Gerald was a man of strong opinions whose works are frequently polemical, but he also had an intense curiosity, recording much valuable detail of everyday life in his ethnographic works.< Less
Translated from the Latin, originally entitled Descriptio Cambriae written in 1194. Gerald of Wales, archdeacon of Brecon, was a medieval clergyman and chronicler of his times.
Gerald's writings were... More > based on a thorough knowledge of Classical authors and reflect experiences gained on his travels as well as his great knowledge of the standard authorities. He was highly respected as a scholar during and after his time.
It is generally agreed today that his most distinguished works are those dealing with Wales and Ireland, with his two books on his beloved Wales being the most important - Itinerarium Cambriae and Descriptio Cambriae, which tell us much about Welsh history and geography and reflect upon the cultural relationship between the Welsh and the English.< Less
This is a good guide to the scope of a butler within the hospitality industry. The position of butler provides a very personal, detailed, seamless service to guests. A butler will take care of guests... More > needs in a highly professional manner.
The attention to detail required, and the ability to anticipate the needs of guest’s, demand that the butler is a consummate hotel professional with impeccable standards. Butlers will not accept anything less that the best available presentation of the villa/suites/rooms.< Less
A small, carefully crafted book that contains detailed descriptions of ten impossible objects, and their implications to lived experience, with a philosophical afterward discussing the place of... More > contradictory experience in phenomenology. Relevant to anyone interested in thought experiments, the romantic tradition of delirium, and the esoteric, visionary, post-scientific Philosophy of Henry Flynt.< Less
A small, carefully crafted book that contains detailed descriptions of ten impossible objects, and their implications to lived experience, with a philosophical afterward discussing the place of... More > contradictory experience in phenomenology. Relevant to anyone interested in thought experiments, the romantic tradition of delirium, and the esoteric, visionary, post-scientific Philosophy of Henry Flynt.< Less
