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"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.) ... Read more Show less

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Translator	Ingram, J. (James), 1774-1850
Translator	Giles, J. A. (John Allen), 1808-1884
Title	The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle
Credits	Produced by Douglas B. Killings
Reading Level	Reading ease score: 72.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Language	English
LoC Class	DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Subject	Great Britain -- History -- Anglo-Saxon period, 449-1066 -- Sources
Subject	Anglo-Saxons -- Early works to 1800
Category	Text
eBook-No.	657
ISBN (HTML)	979-8-238-00657-4
Release Date	Sep 1, 1996
Last Update	Jan 1, 2021
Copyright	Public domain in the USA.
Downloads	5414 downloads in the last 30 days.

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