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Brown cloth binding with gilt title on the spine.
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Six Old English Chronicles is a collection of historical texts from the Anglo-Saxon period, translated and edited by J.A. Giles. The six texts are:
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.
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