History of the Britons

by Nennius

8 chapters1h 27mEnglish1878

About this book

One of the earliest recorded histories of Britain; Nennius wrote the book around 796BC. These days Nennius is recognised as being a teller, and embellisher, of historic characters and events; but his book is notable as one of the earliest that mention Arthur (of Arthurian legend). (Summary by Alan Stealey)

Chapters (7)

1Adam to Hoctor p.3-7(s.4-14)

815

2The Romans p.7-12(s.15-30)

959

3Vortigern p.12-18(s.31-42)

1223

4Vortimer p.18-21(s.43-49)

559

5Arthur p.21-23(s.50)

328

6St. Partick p.23-27(s.51-61)

344

7Genealogy p.27-29(s.62-66)

680

History of the Britons

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Chapters (7)

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