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History of the Britons by NENNIUS

History of the Britons by NENNIUS

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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)

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  • Prologue p.1-3(s.1-3)

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  • Adam to Hoctor p.3-7(s.4-14)

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  • The Romans p.7-12(s.15-30)

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  • Vortigern p.12-18(s.31-42)

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  • Vortimer p.18-21(s.43-49)

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  • Arthur p.21-23(s.50)

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  • St. Partick p.23-27(s.51-61)

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  • Genealogy p.27-29(s.62-66)

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