Old English Chronicles

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Giles, J. A. (John Allen), 1808-1884.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"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.)

Contents:

Ethelwerd's chronicle

Asser's Life of Alfred

Geoffrey of Monmouth's British history

Gildas

Nennius

Richard of Cirencester.

Credits:

Produced 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)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 66.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2011-10-25