The first continuous national history of any western people in their own language, The Anglo-Saxon Chronicletraces the history of early England from the migration of the Saxon war-lords, through Roman Britain, the onslaught of the Vikings, the Norman Conquest and on through the reign of Stephen. Michael Swanton's translation is the most complete and faithful reading ever published. Extensive notes draw on the latest evidence of paleographers, archaeologists and textual and social historians to place these annals in the context of current knowledge. Fully indexed and complemented by maps and genealogical tables, this edition allows ready access to one of the prime sources of English national culture. The introduction provides all the information a first-time reader could need, cutting an easy route through often complicated matters. Also includes nine maps.

Part of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle Collaborative Series, which now includes editions of the main texts through from A to F. This volume offers a new edition of the E-text of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, commonly known as the Peterborough Chronicle. The E-text is of enormous importance in Chronicle studies: in its early part it is the best representativeof the Northern Recension of the Chronicle; in continuing up to the second half of the twelfth century, its span is by far the longest of all the versions. Even more than other versions of the Chronicle, it reflects transitions ofvital interest to historians, linguists, and literary scholars. The E-text has not been edited in its entirety, except as a facsimile, for over a century. This semi-diplomatic edition offers a readable text with modern punctuation and capitalization. The interpolated material relating to Peterborough is clearly distinguished from the rest of the text. Indices of personal names, people-names, and place-names follow the text itself. The Introduction includes an account of the manuscript and a linguistic analysis of the E-text. The E-text cannot of course be studied in isolation. This volume is part of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle Collaborative Series and with its publicationthe Series now includes editions of the main texts through from A to F. A substantial section of the Introduction to the volume is devoted to a detailed discussion of E's complex textual relationships with the other versions of the Chronicle, and also with other relevant documents such as Peterborough Charters and twelfth-century Latin chronicles. Dr SUSAN IRVINE is Senior Lecturer in the Department of English, University College, London.

The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, one of the most important documents that has come down to us from the middle ages. It was originally compiled on the orders of King Alfred the Great in approximately A.D. 890, and subsequently maintained and added to by generations of anonymous scribes until the middle of the 12th Century. The original language was Anglo-Saxon (Old English), but later entries were probably made in an early form of Middle English. This document is the ultimate timeline of British history from its beginnings up to the end of the reign of King Stephen in 1154. The Chronicle certainly does not present us with a complete history of those times and is probably not 100% accurate, either, but that doesn't diminish its enormous value in helping us to arrive at a clearer picture of what actually happened in Britain over a thousand years ago.

Delve into the rich tapestry of England's past with "The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle: Chronicles of England's Past and Heritage" by J. A. Giles and J. Ingram. Join Giles and Ingram as they compile and interpret this invaluable historical document, offering readers a fascinating glimpse into the early history and heritage of England. As you explore this timeless chronicle, prepare to be transported back in time to the era of the Anglo-Saxons. Follow the unfolding saga of kings, battles, and cultural milestones as recorded by medieval chroniclers, providing invaluable insights into the foundation of England's identity and traditions. But beyond the historical events and figures, "The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle" serves as a testament to the resilience and spirit of the English people. Through triumph and turmoil, conquest and settlement, the chronicle bears witness to the enduring legacy of a nation shaped by its past. Yet, amidst the annals of history, a profound question arises: What lessons can we learn from the experiences of our ancestors, and how do they inform our understanding of the present and future? Engage with the richly detailed accounts of "The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle" as you journey through centuries of English history. Whether you're a scholar, history enthusiast, or simply curious about the roots of modern civilization, this chronicle offers a compelling narrative of England's origins and evolution. Now, as you delve into the pages of "The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle," consider this: What echoes of the past reverberate in the present, and how can we honor and preserve the heritage of our ancestors for future generations? Don't miss the opportunity to explore the depths of England's past with "The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle." Acquire your copy today and embark on a journey through time, where the echoes of history resound with timeless significance and meaning. ```

The documents referred to under this title are not one single continuous work, but were written independently in various English monasteries. Taken as a whole these manuscripts form the oldest and most complete annals in any European vernacular tongue: only the Russian and the Irish chronicles can compare with them for antiquity. The difficulty in publishing them in compact form has always been to show the differences in the way they deal with events without repeating a large amount of matter common to all or most of the manuscripts. The nearest practicable solution was that devised by Earle and Plummer in their edition of the original texts entitled Two of the Saxon Chronicles, published by the Oxford University Press, who have kindly given permission for the arrangement of the texts in their edition (consisting mainly of the Parker and Laud MSS. Of Winchester and Peterborough, two versions of the Abingdon Chronicle and extracts from the Chronicles of Worcester and Canterbury) to be used as the basis for this new translation, which is the only version in modern English available to the student and general reader, covering the whole period A.D 450 - 1150. The fifty pages of editorial introduction contain, with the notes, much matter which is the fruit of original research and an important contribution to knowledge in this field not hitherto published, even in journals.

The essential primary-source history of the British Isles through the early Middle Ages, fully annotated and illustrated with paintings and engravings. The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle is one of the most important sets of historical documents concerning the history of the British Isles. These vital accounts, thought to be first set down in the late ninth century by a scribe in Wessex, illuminate events through the Dark Ages that would otherwise be lost to history. Without this chronicle, it would be impossible to write the history of the English from the Romans to the Norman Conquest. The compilers of this chronicle included contemporary events they themselves witnessed, as well as those recorded by earlier annalists whose work is in many cases preserved nowhere else. With nine known versions of the Chronicle in existence, this translated edition presents a conflation of passages from different versions. Relying heavily on Rev. James Ingram’s 1828 translation, the footnotes provided are all those of Rev. Ingram. This edition also includes the complete Parker Manuscript.

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An examination of the linguistic and cultural construction of one of the texts of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle. In the twelfth century, a version of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle was rewritten at Peterborough Abbey, welding local history into an established framework of national events. This text has usually been regarded as an exception, a vernacular Chronicle written in a period dominated by Latin histories. This study, however, breaks new ground by considering the Peterborough Chronicle as much more than just an example of the accidental longevity of the Chronicle tradition. Close analysis reveals unique interpretations of events, and a very strong sense of communal identity, suggesting that the construction of this text was not a marginal activity, but one essential to the articulation of the abbey's image. This text also participates in a vibrant post-Conquest textual culture, in particular at Canterbury, including the writing of the bilingual F version of the Chronicle; its symbiotic relationship witha wider corpus of Latin historiography thus indicates the presence of shared sources. The incorporation of alternative generic types in the text also suggests the presence of formal hybridity, a further testament to a fluid and adaptable textual culture. Dr Malasree Home teaches at Newcastle University.

A collection of Old English annals, the original manuscript of ‘The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle’ was created late in the ninth century, during the reign of Alfred the Great. It is the oldest history of a European country in its vernacular, offering a treasure trove of knowledge of the Anglo-Saxon period. Along with Bede’s ‘Ecclesiastical History of the English People’, it provides an insight into the history of the English in the period following Roman rule up until the Norman Conquest, preserving a variety of depictions of Anglo-Saxon life. Delphi’s Medieval Library provides eReaders with rare and precious works of the Middle Ages, with noted English translations and the original texts. This eBook presents multiple translations of ‘The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle’, with illustrations, a concise introduction and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to the Anglo-Saxon texts * Features the complete extant text of ‘The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle’, in both English translation and the original Old English * Concise introduction to the text * Two translations: James Ingram Translation (1823); J. A. Giles Translation (1914) * Includes the translators’ original hyperlinked footnotes * Excellent formatting of the texts * Easily locate the sections you want to read with individual contents tables * Features five bonus resource texts, including Hall’s seminal ‘Concise Anglo-Saxon Dictionary’ — immerse yourself in the world of the Anglo-Saxons CONTENTS: The Translations Anglo-Saxon Chronicle — James Ingram Translation (1823) Anglo-Saxon Chronicle — J. A. Giles Translation (1914) The Original Texts Old English Manuscripts The Resources History of the Anglo-Saxons (1850) by Thomas Miller Anglo-Saxon Britain (1881) by Grant Allen The Chronicles (1884) by John Earle A Concise Anglo-Saxon Dictionary (1916) by J. R. Clark Hall Anglo-Saxon Learning and Prose (1921) by Andrew Lang