Overview
The History of the Britons by Nennius is an ancient text that chronicles the early history of Britain. It was written in the 9th century and is considered one of the most important sources for the study of early British history. The book covers the period from the arrival of the legendary Trojan prince Brutus in Britain to the 9th century. It includes a genealogy of the British kings and a list of their battles and conquests. The book also contains stories of mythical figures such as King Arthur and Merlin. The author, Nennius, was a Welsh monk who lived in the 9th century and was known for his historical writings. The History of the Britons is an important source for historians and scholars studying the early history of Britain and the legends and myths that have shaped British culture.Then it was, that the magnanimous Arthur, with all the kings and military force of Britain, fought against the Saxons. And though there were many more noble than himself, yet he was twelve times chosen their commander, and was as often conqueror.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.
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- ISBN-13: 9781162666181
- ISBN-10: 1162666188
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: September 2010
- Dimensions: 9.25 x 7.5 x 0.1 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.21 pounds
- Page Count: 46
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