Anglo-Saxon Chronicle - (Monks of the Monasteries of Winchester, Canterbury, Peterbor) by Michael Swanton (Paperback)

The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle is a newly translated historical and literary masterpiece that offers a unique perspective on early English culture.

This comprehensive and meticulously researched translation by renowned scholar Michael Swanton provides an in-depth look at the annals written in the monasteries of Winchester, Canterbury, Peterborough, Abingdon, and Worcester, covering a period from the start of the Christian era to 1154.

The chronicle's historical, linguistic, and literary importance is unparalleled, making it an essential read for anyone interested in early English history and culture.

With its unmannered simplicity of English prose, this book is sure to captivate readers with its vivid accounts of the Danish invasions and the unhappiness of Stephen's reign, as well as the lyrical poem on the Battle of Brunanburh.

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