The Anglo Saxon Chronicle is a historical record of events in England from the 5th to the 12th century. The author of the chronicle is unknown, but it is believed to have been written by multiple scribes over the course of several centuries. The chronicle covers a wide range of topics including battles, political events, and religious affairs. It provides a valuable insight into the social, cultural, and political developments of England during the Anglo Saxon period. The chronicle is divided into several sections, each ...
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The Anglo Saxon Chronicle is a historical record of events in England from the 5th to the 12th century. The author of the chronicle is unknown, but it is believed to have been written by multiple scribes over the course of several centuries. The chronicle covers a wide range of topics including battles, political events, and religious affairs. It provides a valuable insight into the social, cultural, and political developments of England during the Anglo Saxon period. The chronicle is divided into several sections, each covering a different period of history. It is an important source for historians and scholars studying the early history of England. The language used in the chronicle is Old English, which can be challenging for modern readers, but it provides a fascinating glimpse into the language and culture of the Anglo Saxons. Overall, The Anglo Saxon Chronicle is an important historical document that provides a unique perspective on the early history of England.The first inhabitants were the Britons, who came from Armenia, and first peopled Britain southward. Then happened it, that the Picts came south from Scythia, with long ships, not many; and, landing first in the northern part of Ireland, they told the Scots that they must dwell there. But they would not give them leave; for the Scots told them that they could not all dwell there together.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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