02241cam a22003133u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000024001122450048001362640051001843000047002353360026002823370026003083380036003345000031003705080044004015201277004455340045017226530063017676530012018307000043018428560042018851972UtSlPG20260610133052.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDA1 aNennius, active 79610aHistory of the Britons (Historia Brittonum) 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2006-02-26  aProduced by Bert Olton and David Widger  a"History of the Britons (Historia Brittonum)" by Nennius is a historical account written in the early medieval period, specifically during the late 8th century. The book primarily discusses the history and origins of the Britons, including their interactions with other groups such as the Saxons, Scots, and Picts. It serves as an essential source for understanding early British history and the cultural and political landscape of Britain following the Roman withdrawal.  In this work, Nennius presents a mixture of myth, tradition, and historical accounts, outlining the arrival of various peoples in Britain, particularly focusing on the Britons' legendary ancestor, Brutus of Troy. The narrative includes significant figures such as King Arthur and various battles against invading forces, notably the Saxons. Nennius aims to preserve the history of his people amidst what he sees as a decline in their glorious past, attributing Britain's early governance and conflicts to divine providence while also highlighting the need for unity and piety in the face of external threats. His compilation draws from several sources, blending oral history with written records to craft a cohesive account of Britain's early narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aGreat Britain -- History -- Roman period, 55 B.C.-449 A.D.  aBritons1 aGiles, J. A.q(John Allen),d1808-188440uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1972