St Samson of Dol and the Earliest History of Brittany, Cornwall and Wales

New essays shed light on the mysterious St Samson of Dol and his Vita . The First Life of St Samson of Dol ( Vita Prima Samsonis ) is a key text for the study of early Welsh, Cornish, Breton and indeed west Frankish history. In the twentieth century it was the subject of unresolved scholarly controversy that tended to limit its usefulness. However, more recent research has firmly re-established its significance as a historical source. This volume presents the results of new, multi-disciplinary,