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This circumstance alone proves the value of the Saxon Chronicle. In the Edinburgh Chronicle of St. Cross, printed by H. Wharton, there is a chasm from the death of Bede to the year 1065; a period of 330 years.
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The Saxon Chronicle With an English Translation and Notes Critical and Explanatory Classic Reprint J Ingram Books
This is basic source material for anyone researching the history of Britain, although the material is very brief. The title is somewhat misleading, as the early entries are more biblical and Roman history. When you arrive at the entry for A.D.435 "This year the Goths sacked the city of Rome; and never since have the Romans reigned in England." The next entry for A.D. 443 states, "This year sent the Britons over sea to Rome, and begged assistance against the Picts; but they had none, for the Romans were at war with Atila king of the Huns. Then sent they to the Angles, and requested the same from the nobles of that nation." Accounts then indicate the ill advised action by the Britons in inviting foreign assistance, and the foreigners turned against them and eventually took control.The book seems to skip forward by leaps and bounds, covering main events (major battles and conquests) but gets into a little more detail in later part of the book. By page 192 you are up to A.D. 1014, and at page 257 you arrive at the critical year of A.D. 1066. There are significant details of events leading up to the Battle of Hastings. After that you have the history of the Normans in Britain as told from the Saxon viewpoint, including the conflicts between the two groups after William I became king. The Chronicle ends with the death of King Stephen, in A.D. 1154, on page 373 (I am looking at the 1993 edition).
While the entries may seem brief, parts of the book are interesting reading. The later parts include mentions of earthquakes that occurred and other events of significance.
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The Saxon Chronicle With an English Translation and Notes Critical and Explanatory Classic Reprint J Ingram Books Reviews
This is basic source material for anyone researching the history of Britain, although the material is very brief. The title is somewhat misleading, as the early entries are more biblical and Roman history. When you arrive at the entry for A.D.435 "This year the Goths sacked the city of Rome; and never since have the Romans reigned in England." The next entry for A.D. 443 states, "This year sent the Britons over sea to Rome, and begged assistance against the Picts; but they had none, for the Romans were at war with Atila king of the Huns. Then sent they to the Angles, and requested the same from the nobles of that nation." Accounts then indicate the ill advised action by the Britons in inviting foreign assistance, and the foreigners turned against them and eventually took control.
The book seems to skip forward by leaps and bounds, covering main events (major battles and conquests) but gets into a little more detail in later part of the book. By page 192 you are up to A.D. 1014, and at page 257 you arrive at the critical year of A.D. 1066. There are significant details of events leading up to the Battle of Hastings. After that you have the history of the Normans in Britain as told from the Saxon viewpoint, including the conflicts between the two groups after William I became king. The Chronicle ends with the death of King Stephen, in A.D. 1154, on page 373 (I am looking at the 1993 edition).
While the entries may seem brief, parts of the book are interesting reading. The later parts include mentions of earthquakes that occurred and other events of significance.
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