Using a variety of sources including chronicles, annals, secular and sacred biographies and monographs on local histories Historical Writing in England by Antonia Gransden offers a comprehensive critical survey of historical writing in England from the mid-sixth century to the early sixteenth century. Based on the study of the sources themselves, these volumes also offer a critical assessment of secondary sources and historiographical development. Antonia Gransden discusses important figures such as Bede, William Malmesbury and Matthew Paris, individually, concluding with a critical examination of their careers and work. The author details the influences and traditions which shaped each writer's attitudes and includes extensive footnotes to primary and secondary sources. This survey also covers the historiographical achievements of medical England and outlines trends. Fully annotated with a bibliography and detailed references Historical Writing in England represents a standard reference work for English history. This re-issue has been updated with textual corrections.