The Polychronicon

The Polychronicon is a historical work written by the medieval monk Ranulf Higden in the 14th century. It is a comprehensive chronicle of world history, organized in a chronological order, covering events from Creation to Higden's time. The text is divided into eight books and was intended to provide readers with a structured understanding of history, geography, and moral lessons. It was influential in medieval Europe, partly due to its accessibility and the way it connected different historical and biblical narratives, serving as a valuable source for later historians and scholars.