Project Gutenberg 2006-02-26 Public domain in the USA. 712 Nennius, active 796 Giles, J. A. (John Allen) 1808 1884 Giles, John Allen History of the Britons (Historia Brittonum) Produced by Bert Olton and David Widger "History of the Britons (Historia Brittonum)" by Nennius is a historical account written in the early medieval period, specifically during the late 8th century. The book primarily discusses the history and origins of the Britons, including their interactions with other groups such as the Saxons, Scots, and Picts. It serves as an essential source for understanding early British history and the cultural and political landscape of Britain following the Roman withdrawal. In this work, Nennius presents a mixture of myth, tradition, and historical accounts, outlining the arrival of various peoples in Britain, particularly focusing on the Britons' legendary ancestor, Brutus of Troy. The narrative includes significant figures such as King Arthur and various battles against invading forces, notably the Saxons. Nennius aims to preserve the history of his people amidst what he sees as a decline in their glorious past, attributing Britain's early governance and conflicts to divine providence while also highlighting the need for unity and piety in the face of external threats. His compilation draws from several sources, blending oral history with written records to craft a cohesive account of Britain's early narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 66.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Great Britain -- History -- Roman period, 55 B.C.-449 A.D. Britons DA Text Arthurian Legends Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: History - British Category: History - Medieval/Middle Ages 116107 2025-07-01T11:18:50.944556 text/html 111915 2013-02-06T12:13:18 text/html; charset=us-ascii 39439 2013-02-06T12:13:18 text/html; charset=us-ascii application/zip 120368 2025-07-01T11:18:56.501550 application/epub+zip 120906 2025-07-01T11:18:53.881563 application/epub+zip 99221 2025-07-01T11:18:52.778521 application/epub+zip 258935 2025-07-01T11:18:58.320536 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 252588 2025-07-01T11:18:55.823522 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 221168 2022-09-01T13:07:06.337834 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 100070 2025-07-01T11:18:50.667556 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 99932 2006-02-25T13:53:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 37938 2006-02-25T13:55:24 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19271 2025-07-01T11:18:58.449491 application/rdf+xml 15615 2025-07-01T11:18:53.269535 image/jpeg 3579 2025-07-01T11:18:53.024542 image/jpeg 118292 2025-07-01T11:18:50.954553 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia