Helena in late antiquity and the early middle ages; the legend in Anglo-Saxon England and Francia; Magnus Maximus and the Welsh Helena; popularisation in the Anglo-Latin histories and the English Brut tradition; late medieval saints' legendaries; the legend beyond the middle ages.
Expertly traces the evolution of the legend. A thorough, acute and
well-written survey, which constitutes a definitive guide to the
whole Helena tradition.
*THE EXPOSITORY TIMES*
A useful addition to the studies of medieval heroes and legendary
figures. It offers an excellent introduction to the historiography
of Helena and how her work reflects the development of Christian
Europe.
*PARERGON*
Fascinating... What comes across most forcefully is the way both
the woman and the legend were appropriated by a series of male
authors and rulers... Well-written, informative and rovocative.
*MEDIEVAL FEMINIST FORUM*
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