Gildas creator Giles, J. A. (John Allen) 1808-1884 text utu 1999 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "On the Ruin of Britain" by Gildas is a sermon written in Latin in the late fifth or sixth century. This fiery work condemns both secular and religious leaders whom Gildas blames for Britain's dire condition after Roman rule. Written as prophetic polemic rather than straightforward history, it remains one of the only surviving accounts from this shadowy period, penned by someone who lived through the events. The text includes references to the legendary Battle of Mons Badonicus and denounces five kings for their sins before turning its wrath upon the British clergy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/De_Excidio_et_Conquestu_Britanniae Release date is 1999-11-01 Produced by Bert Olton Original publication data not identified Anglo-Saxons Great Britain -- History -- To 449 DA Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1949 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1949 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133051.0 1949