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An Anglo-Saxon chronicle

edited by M.J. Swanton

(Exeter medieval English texts and studies)

University of Exeter Press, 1990

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Anglo-Saxon chronicle

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First published 1971

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Description

An introduction to Old English and a starting-point for the discussion of life and literature in Anglo-Saxon England; this book offers seven passages suitable for weekly or fortnightly work; each page is accompanied by a facing glossary. 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 of this work - the first continuous national history of any Western people in their own language - draws extensively 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.

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  • NCID
    BA26955079
  • ISBN
    • 0859893537
  • LCCN
    91217011
  • Country Code
    uk
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    angeng
  • Place of Publication
    [Exeter]
  • Pages/Volumes
    35 p.
  • Size
    21 cm
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