History of the Britons


Lu par BUAES

(3.9 stars; 27 reviews)

One of the earliest recorded histories of Britain; Nennius wrote the book around 796BC. These days Nennius is recognised as being a teller, and embellisher, of historic characters and events; but his book is notable as one of the earliest that mention Arthur (of Arthurian legend). (Summary by Alan Stealey) (1 hr 27 min)

Chapitres

Prologue p.1-3(s.1-3) 5:29 Lu par BUAES
Adam to Hoctor p.3-7(s.4-14) 13:35 Lu par Amy Gramour
The Romans p.7-12(s.15-30) 15:59 Lu par Amy Gramour
Vortigern p.12-18(s.31-42) 20:23 Lu par Amy Gramour
Vortimer p.18-21(s.43-49) 9:19 Lu par Amy Gramour
Arthur p.21-23(s.50) 5:28 Lu par Amy Gramour
St. Partick p.23-27(s.51-61) 5:44 Lu par Amy Gramour
Genealogy p.27-29(s.62-66) 11:20 Lu par Amy Gramour

Critiques


(4 stars)

The book is fascinating, but the description is wrong; this book was written ca. 800AD, not 800BC. I'm fairly certain Christianity wasn't popular in Britain in 800BC.

Interesting!


(4 stars)

It is interesting reading books written so long ago. You have to remember they don't structure things the same way. I enjoyed the read, but it was definitely different!