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This fascinating text provides a first-hand account of the exploits of Richard the Lionheart, one of England's most heroic and enigmatic monarchs. Written by the contemporary chronicler Richard of Devizes, it blends historical fact with colourful anecdotes and vivid descriptions of the people and places of medieval England. It is accompanied by Richard of Cirencester's influential Description of Britain, which provides a detailed account of life in Roman Britain. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.