The second volume, from 1244 to 1252. It contains material on the controversy between Frederic II and Pope Innocent IV. The Seventh Crusade, and the increasing troubles of Henry III of England with his domestic foes are also covered in detail. Sadly, this translation pre-dates a lot of genealogical research, and the bewildering problem of differing titles at different points in a man's career aren't dealt with. Also, Matthew had no critical apparatus about news from Germany and Italy, and some errors of fact and timing are included. I'd say this is a work to be consulted with a good deal of caution. ( )