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The History Of The Kings Of Britain
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Author : Geoffrey of Monmouth
language : en
Publisher: Broadview Press
Release Date : 2007-12-11
The History Of The Kings Of Britain written by Geoffrey of Monmouth and has been published by Broadview Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-12-11 with Poetry categories.
The History of the Kings of Britain is arguably the most influential text written in England in the Middle Ages. The work narrates a linear history of pre-Saxon Britain, from its founding by Trojan exiles to the loss of native British (Celtic) sovereignty in the face of Germanic invaders. Along the way, Geoffrey introduces readers to such familiar figures as King Lear, Cymbeline, Vortigern, the prophet Merlin, and a host of others. Most importantly, he provides the first birth-to-death account of the life of King Arthur. His focus on that king’s reign sparked the vogue for Arthurian romance throughout medieval Europe that has continued into the twenty-first century. This new translation is the first in over forty years and the first to be based on the Bern manuscript, now considered the authoritative Latin text. It is accompanied by an introduction that highlights the significance of Geoffrey’s work in his own day and focuses in particular on the ambiguous status of the text between history and fiction. Appendices include historical sources, early responses to the History, and other medieval writings on King Arthur and Merlin.
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Author : Geoffrey of Monmouth
language : en
Publisher: Gottfried & Fritz
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The History of the Kings of Britain was originally published under the Latin title, Historia Regum Britanniae, by Anglo-Saxon monk, Geoffrey of Monmouth. The chronicle is famous as the original source of the legend of Sir Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, as well as the Prophecies of Merlin. The chronicle is also the original source of “King Leir,” from which Shakespeare adapted his famous play by the same name. The chronicle recounts the origins of Britain from the time of Brutus and the Roman conquest of the British Isles. It is a semi-fantastical account of the origin of the British Kings and contains a storehouse of British history, fantasy and legend. An indispensible piece to any student, or admirer, of the history of the British Isles.
The History Of The Kings Of Britain
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Author : Geoffrey (of Monmouth, Bishop of St. Asaph)
language : en
Publisher: University of Wales Press
Release Date : 1975
The History Of The Kings Of Britain written by Geoffrey (of Monmouth, Bishop of St. Asaph) and has been published by University of Wales Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1975 with Literary Collections categories.
History Of The Kings Of Britain
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Author : Geoffrey Monmouth
language : en
Publisher: CreateSpace
Release Date : 2012-09-21
History Of The Kings Of Britain written by Geoffrey Monmouth and has been published by CreateSpace this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-09-21 with History categories.
The "Historia Regum Britanniae" (English: The History of the Kings of Britain) is a pseudo-historical account of British history, written circa 1136 by Geoffrey of Monmouth. It chronicles the lives of the kings of the Britons in a chronological narrative spanning a time of two thousand years, beginning with the Trojans founding the British nation and continuing until the Anglo-Saxons assumed control of much of Britain around the 7th century. Geoffrey's account can be seen to be wildly inaccurate - but it remains a valuable piece of medieval literature, which contains the earliest known version of the story of King Lear and his three daughters, and introduced non-Welsh-speakers to the legend of King Arthur.Geoffrey of Monmouth (circa 1100 – 1155) was a cleric and one of the major figures in the development of British historiography and the popularity of tales of King Arthur. He is best known for his chronicle Historia Regum Britanniae ("History of the Kings of Britain"), which was widely popular in its day and was credited, well into the 16th century, being translated into various other languages from its original Latin.
History Of The Kings Of Britain
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Author : Geoffrey (of Monmouth, Bishop of St. Asaph)
language : en
Publisher: Plume Books
Release Date : 1958
History Of The Kings Of Britain written by Geoffrey (of Monmouth, Bishop of St. Asaph) and has been published by Plume Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1958 with History categories.
"Geoffrey of Monmouth is called the father of Arthurian romance. In this legendary history of Britain the chapters of central importance recount the fabulous exploits of King Arthur and his knights."--Back cover.
Histories Of The Kings Of Britain
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Author : Geoffrey of Monmouth
language : en
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
Release Date : 2015-05-06
Histories Of The Kings Of Britain written by Geoffrey of Monmouth and has been published by Read Books Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-05-06 with History categories.
Written shortly after the Norman conquest, Monmouth's “Histories of the Kings of Britain” attempted to create, for the British people, a national epic. In this seminal volume, he constructed a mythical history for Britain through the retelling of traditional tales, in particular stories of King Lear and King Arthur. Geoffrey of Monmouth (1095–1155) was a British cleric. He was one of the key who helped develop British historiography and popularised the tales of King Arthur—of which he represents the primary source. Other notable works by this author include: “The History of the Kings of Britain”, “Prophecies of Merlin”, and “Life of Merlin”. This vintage book will appeal to those with an interest in the original tales of King Arthur and British legends in general. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.
De Gestis Britonum
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Author : Geoffrey (of Monmouth, Bishop of St. Asaph)
language : en
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer
Release Date : 2007
De Gestis Britonum written by Geoffrey (of Monmouth, Bishop of St. Asaph) and has been published by Boydell & Brewer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Written in the 1130s, Geoffrey's imaginative history of the Britons from Brutus to Cadwallader, and the first to recount the woes of Lear and the glittering career of Arthur, rapidly became a bestseller. An ideal text for scholars, this is a reprint of the Latin text with a facing English translation.
The History Of The Kings Of Britain
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Author : Geoffrey Monmouth
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2015-03-26
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"The History of the Kings of Britain," which was published in the 12th century, is one of the first books to have ever collected the stories of King Arthur and the Prophesies of Merlin. It contains the original subject matter for the story of Shakespeare's King Lear and some histories of Brutus and the origin of the British Isles. A masterpiece in the English literary canon.
Histories Of The Kings Of Britain
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Author : Geoffery of Monmouth
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018-06-02
Histories Of The Kings Of Britain written by Geoffery of Monmouth and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-06-02 with categories.
Historia regum Britanniae (The History of the Kings of Britain), originally called De gestis Britonum (On the Deeds of the Britons), is a pseudohistorical (fictitious) account of British history, written around 1136 by Geoffrey of Monmouth. It chronicles the lives of the kings of the Britons over the course of two thousand years, beginning with the Trojans founding the British nation and continuing until the Anglo-Saxons assumed control of much of Britain around the 7th century. It is one of the central pieces of the Matter of Britain.Although taken as historical well into the 16th century, it is now considered to have no value as history. When events described, such as Julius Caesar's invasions of Britain, can be corroborated from contemporary histories, Geoffrey's account can be seen to be wildly inaccurate. It remains, however, a valuable piece of medieval literature, which contains the earliest known version of the story of King Lear and his three daughters, and helped popularise the legend of King Arthur.
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Author : Geoffry of Monmouth
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2018-06-24
Histories Of The Kings Of Britain written by Geoffry of Monmouth and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-06-24 with categories.
Histories of the Kings of Britain By Geoffry of Monmouth Completed in 1136, this classic chronicle traces the story of the realm from its supposed foundation by Brutus to the coming of the Saxons some two thousand years later. Vividly portraying legendary and semi-legendary figures such as Lear, Cymbeline, Merlin the magician, and the most famous of all British heroes, King Arthur, it is as much myth as it is history, and its veracity was questioned by other medieval writers. But Geoffrey of Monmouth's powerful evocation of illustrious men and deeds captured the imagination of subsequent generations, and his influence can be traced through the works of Malory, Shakespeare, Dryden, and Tennyson. We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience.