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100 1 _aIngram, J.
_q(James),
_d1774-1850
245 1 4 _aThe Anglo-Saxon Chronicle
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c1996
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 1996-09-01
508 _aProduced by Douglas B. Killings
520 _a"The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle" by J. Ingram and J. A. Giles is a historical account originally compiled under the reign of King Alfred the Great, around the late 9th century, and continued until the 12th century by various anonymous scribes. This chronicle serves as a vital record of early English history, documenting significant events from the arrival of the Saxons through to the Norman Conquest, illustrating the development of the English state and its people. The opening of the chronicle introduces the geographical and historical context of Britain, describing its length and breadth, and outlining the key early inhabitants, including the Britons, Picts, and Scots. It recounts the Roman invasion led by Julius Caesar, the subsequent battles fought by these early peoples, and the migration of different groups into the island. This portion establishes a foundation for understanding the complexities of Britain’s early ethnic and cultural composition, leading to the eventual establishment of Anglo-Saxon kingdoms. The narrative is structured chronologically, with significant events marked by the names of leaders and notable occurrences, making it a unique and essential source for anyone interested in the early medieval history of England. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGreat Britain -- History -- Anglo-Saxon period, 449-1066 -- Sources
653 _aAnglo-Saxons -- Early works to 1800
700 1 _aGiles, J. A.
_q(John Allen),
_d1808-1884
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/657
999 _c42778
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