| The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle Contributor(s): Swanton, Michael J. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0415921295 ISBN-13: 9780415921299 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $56.95 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 1998 Annotation: The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle is the first continuous national history of any western people in their own language. Compiled over several centuries, it traces the migration of Saxon warlords to Roman Britain, their gradual development of a settled society and conversion to Christianity, the onslaught of the Vikings and then the Norman Conquest. It continued to be written long after the last Saxon king was dead, and goes on to describe atrocities perpetrated by the barons during the reign of Stephen. Professor 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. The introduction provides all the information a first-time reader could need, cutting an easy route through often complicated matters. Fully indexed and complemented by maps and genealogical tables, this edition allows ready access to one of the prime sources of English national culture. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Europe - Great Britain - General - Social Science | Archaeology |
| Dewey: 942.01 |
| LCCN: 98-07131 |
| Physical Information: 0.94" H x 6.02" W x 9.04" (1.23 lbs) 408 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - British Isles |
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| Publisher Description: The first continuous national history of any western people in their own language, The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle traces 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. |