Six Old English Chronicles: Ethelwerd's Chronicle, Asser's Life Of Alfred, Geoffrey Of Monmouth's British History, Gildas, Nennius And Richard Of (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780548165843)

Six Old English Chronicles is a collection of historical texts from the Anglo-Saxon period, translated and edited by J.A. Giles. The book includes six chronicles: Ethelwerd�������s Chronicle, Asser�������s Life Of Alfred, Geoffrey Of Monmouth�������s British History, Gildas, Nennius, and Richard Of Cirencester. Each chronicle provides a unique perspective on the history of England, Wales, and Scotland, from the Roman occupation to the Norman Conquest. Ethelwerd�������s Chronicle is a brief history of England from the Roman period to the reign of King Alfred the Great. Asser�������s Life Of Alfred is a biography of King Alfred, providing insight into his military campaigns, political achievements, and personal life. Geoffrey Of Monmouth�������s British History is a legendary account of British history, including the story of King Arthur. Gildas is a sixth-century monk who wrote a scathing criticism of the British rulers of his time. Nennius is an eighth-century Welsh monk who compiled a history of the Britons. Richard Of Cirencester is a medieval scholar who wrote a history of Roman Britain. This collection of chronicles provides a fascinating glimpse into the history and culture of early England.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: J. a. Giles
ISBN-10: 054816584X
ISBN-13: 9780548165843
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/25/2007
Pages: 532
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.09lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.31d