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_aGiles, J. A. _q(John Allen), _d1808-1884 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aOld English Chronicles |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2011 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2011-10-25 | ||
| 505 | 0 | _aEthelwerd's chronicle -- Asser's Life of Alfred -- Geoffrey of Monmouth's British history -- Gildas -- Nennius -- Richard of Cirencester. | |
| 508 | _aProduced by Taavi Kalju, Jane Hyland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) | ||
| 520 | _a"Old English Chronicles" by J. A. Giles is a collection of historical accounts written in the early 20th century. It includes significant works from early English historians such as Ethelwerd, Asser, Geoffrey of Monmouth, Gildas, Nenius, and a spurious chronicle by Richard of Cirencester. The volume is crucial for understanding the history of England prior to the Norman Conquest through the perspectives of contemporary writers. The opening of the collection introduces the individual chronicles that comprise the text. It begins with Ethelwerd’s Chronicle, which outlines the lineage and events surrounding King Alfred and his descendants, establishing a historical framework. It then discusses Asser's Life of Alfred, which offers insights into the life of the famous king, followed by Gildas and Nenius, who provide accounts about early Britain and its transitions from Roman rule. Each section underscores the significance of these early writings in shedding light on the foundations of English history, revealing themes of lineage, conflict, and cultural continuity amidst invasions and upheaval. Overall, the beginning sets the stage for a deeper exploration of England's historical narrative through the voices of its early chroniclers. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aGreat Britain -- History -- Anglo-Saxon period, 449-1066 | ||
| 653 | _aMiddle Ages -- Sources | ||
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