He was responsible for creating the "Rous Roll", written during the reign of Richard III (1483–1485), which presents a pro-Yorkist version of contemporary English history. In it he …

The Rous Roll. Illustrated armorial roll-chronicle by John Rous.

Jan 29, 2023 · He was the creator of the Rous Roll, an illustrated chronicle on rolls of vellum detailing the history of the Earls of Warwick of which he made two versions – one in English …

prize than the English version of the famous Rous Roll, one of the two armorial roll-chronicles executed by John Rous to celebrate the fame and exploits of the earls of Warwick, which was …

Mar 29, 2018 · During the reign of Richard III, the “Rous Roll” was written. It remarks on many of the kings good qualities. At first, he is noted for being a mighty prince. It notes his bounteous …

Sep 26, 2021 · Rous Roll. John Rous , antiquarian and chantry priest of Warwick, wrote glowingly of the Countess, as he did for all the Earls of Warwick and their families – clearly for Rous ‘ …

Dec 10, 2024 · The Rous Roll by Rous, John, 1980, Sutton edition, in English

Sep 12, 2012 · One theory about the origins of the Anglo-Norman romance Gui de Warewic, the poem on which subsequent medieval versions, including the Middle English Guy of Warwick, …

John Rous, the author of the Roll, drawn by himself. He is seated facing three-quarters to r., engaged in writing the roll, which is laid out before him upon a desk. He wears a scarlet gown, …

The Rous Roll: Author: John Rous: Edition: illustrated, reprint: Publisher: A. Sutton, 1980: Original from: the University of Michigan: Digitized: Oct 6, 2006: ISBN: 0904387437, 9780904387438:...