Gesta Regum Britanniae: A Metrical History Of The Britons Of The Thirteenth Century (1862) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781436858519)

Gesta Regum Britanniae is a historical book written in the thirteenth century by Michel-Francisque, which provides a metrical account of the Britons. The book covers the period from the arrival of Brutus, the Trojan prince, to the reign of King Cadwallader in the seventh century. It is divided into twenty books, each containing a detailed account of the major events and characters of the time. The book is written in a poetic style, with each verse being composed of eight syllables. It is considered to be one of the most important sources of information on the early history of Britain, and has been used as a reference by many historians and scholars. The book was first published in 1862 and has since been translated into various languages. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Britain and the early medieval period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Michel-Francisque
ISBN-10: 1436858518
ISBN-13: 9781436858519
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/29/2008
Pages: 256
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.76lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.54d