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Description of the Book: The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle
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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.
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Details of the Book: The Anglo-Saxon ChronicleAuthor: Swanton Number Of Pages: 400 Binding: Paperback ISBN-10: 0231121253 ISBN-13: 9780415921299 Language: English Amazon Sales Rank: 285262 Publication Date: 1998 Publisher: Routledge Package Dimensions: 1.00 x 8.80 x 6.00 inches |
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