The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle

The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle
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Publisher : Psychology Press
Total Pages : 412
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ISBN-10 : 0415921295
ISBN-13 : 9780415921299
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Book Synopsis The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle by : Michael Swanton

Download or read book The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle written by Michael Swanton and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first continuous national history of any western people in their own language, The Anglo-Saxon Chronicletraces the history of early England from the migration of the Saxon war-lords, through Roman Britain, the onslaught of the Vikings, the Norman Conquest and on through the reign of Stephen. Michael Swanton's translation is the most complete and faithful reading ever published. Extensive notes draw on the latest evidence of paleographers, archaeologists and textual and social historians to place these annals in the context of current knowledge. Fully indexed and complemented by maps and genealogical tables, this edition allows ready access to one of the prime sources of English national culture. The introduction provides all the information a first-time reader could need, cutting an easy route through often complicated matters. Also includes nine maps.


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