This biography of Matthew Paris, the 13th-century Benedictine monk and chronicler, provides a deep and insightful look into the life and times of one of Britain's most important historical figures. Drawing on extensive archival research and expert analysis, author Richard Vaughan brings to life the complexities and contradictions of Paris's world and sheds new light on the social, political, and religious upheavals that marked his era.

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