Histories Of The Kings Of Britain

Author : Mike Ashley
Publisher : Robinson
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2014-03-27
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472117311

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A Brief History of British Kings & Queens by Mike Ashley Pdf

Here is the whole of recorded British royal history, from the legendary King Alfred the Great onwards, including the monarchies of England, Scotland, Wales and the United Kingdom for over a thousand years. Fascinating portraits are expertly woven into a history of division and eventual union of the British Isles - even royals we think most familiar are revealed in a new and sometimes surprising light. This revised and shortened edition of The Mammoth Book of British Kings & Queens includes biographies of the royals of recorded British history, plus an overview of the semi-legendary figures of pre-history and the Dark Ages - an accessible source for students and general readers.

Author : Geoffrey (of Monmouth, Bishop of St. Asaph)
Publisher : Boydell & Brewer
Page : 389 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781843832065

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De Gestis Britonum by Geoffrey (of Monmouth, Bishop of St. Asaph) Pdf

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.

Author : David W. Burchmore
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Britons
ISBN : 0674241363

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The History of the Kings of Britain by David W. Burchmore Pdf

Geoffrey of Monmouth's History of the Kings of Britain--the earliest book to detail the legendary foundation of Britain and life of King Arthur--was widely read during the Middle Ages. This volume presents the first English translation of what may have been his source, the anonymous First Variant Version, attested in just a handful of manuscripts.

Author : Miles Russell
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2017-03-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781445662756

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Arthur and the Kings of Britain by Miles Russell Pdf

A fresh look at the text which introduced for the first time some of the key figures in British myth and legend.

Author : John Cannon,Anne Hargreaves
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2009-03-26
Category : History
ISBN : 9780191580284

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The Kings and Queens of Britain by John Cannon,Anne Hargreaves Pdf

This authoritative and accessible guide to the British monarchy spans the Romano-British rulers of 55 BC to the present day House of Windsor. Generously illustrated with maps, photos, paintings, and genealogies, it contains a wealth of information on the rulers of Britain, including their policies, personalities, key dates, and legacies. There are almost 600 entries, which are organised by regions up to 1066 and by royal lines thereafter. Feature articles throughout the guide provide in-depth information on key royal topics, including Coronations, Regalia, the Tower of London, and - new to this edition - Westminster Abbey and St Paul's Cathedral. Revised and updated to include recent events, such as the second marriage of Prince Charles, this new edition also contains a topical introductory article on the changing role of the monarchy. There is a useful glossary, a list of recommended further reading, and a new appendix of recommended web links, accessed and kept up to date via a companion website. Comprehensive and elegantly written, this fascinating guide to the British monarchy is an essential reference resource for teachers and students of British history, and for anyone with an interest in Britain's rulers through the ages.

Author : Geoffrey of Monmouth
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2015-08-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9780241241981

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The History of the Kings of Britain by Geoffrey of Monmouth Pdf

Completed in 1136, The History of the Kings of Britain 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.

Author : Geoffrey of Monmouth
Publisher : Gottfried & Fritz
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The History of the Kings of Britain by Geoffrey of Monmouth Pdf

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.

Author : Mike Ashley,Michael Ashley
Publisher : Running PressBook Pub
Page : 808 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1999-09
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0786706929

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The Mammoth Book of British Kings & Queens by Mike Ashley,Michael Ashley Pdf

Covers more than 1000 rulers and two millennia of history

Author : Christopher Cannon
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2013-04-18
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780745654768

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Middle English Literature by Christopher Cannon Pdf

This book provides a boldly original account of Middle English literature from the Norman Conquest to the beginning of the sixteenth century. It argues that these centuries are, in fundamental ways, the momentous period in our literary history, for they are the long moment in which the category of literature itself emerged as English writing began to insist, for the first time, that it floated free of any social reality or function. This book also charts the complex mechanisms by which English writing acquired this power in a series of linked close readings of both canonical and more obscure texts. It encloses those readings in five compelling accounts of much broader cultural areas, describing, in particular, the productive relationship of Middle English writing to medieval technology, insurgency, statecraft and cultural place, concluding with an in depth account of the particular arguments, emphases and techniques English writers used to claim a wholly new jurisdiction for their work. Both this history and its readings are everywhere informed by the most exciting developments in recent Middle English scholarship as well as literary and cultural theory. It serves as an introduction to all these areas as well as a contribution, in its own right, to each of them.

Author : Brenda Williams,Brian Williams
Publisher : Jarrold Publishing
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2004-04
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1841651303

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Kings & Queens by Brenda Williams,Brian Williams Pdf

Look out for more Pitkin Guides on the very best of British history, heritage and travel, specially other titles in the Pitkin History of Britain series. Suitable for Key Stages 3 and 4 of the National Curriculum. More titles in the History of Britain Series

Author : David Williamson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Great Britain
ISBN : 0760746788

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The National Portrait Gallery History of the Kings and Queens of England by David Williamson Pdf

Author : Kevin Flude
Publisher : Michael O'Mara Books
Page : 117 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2010-11-04
Category : History
ISBN : 9781843176008

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Divorced, Beheaded, Died... by Kevin Flude Pdf

The tales of the various monarchs of Britain are some of the most interesting in our history. From Henry VIII and his six wives and Edward VIII's abdication to some of our lesser known and mythical monarchs such as King Arthur, Divorced, Beheaded, Died . . . takes you on a gallop through the history of Britain's monarchs from the legendary King Brutus, through the houses of Tudor and Stuart, and up to the Windsors, including the major monarchs of Scotland and Wales. Discover the sticky end that befell Edward II, the story of the teenage queen of England who reigned for less than a fortnight, and find out whether Macbeth really was a king of Scotland. Presented in an accessible, chronological format, Divorced, Beheaded, Died. . . will fill all those gaps in your history knowledge, together with some fascinating and amusing facts that are guaranteed to entertain any history enthusiast.

Author : Geoffrey Monmouth,Aaron Thompson,J. A. Giles,Alex Struik
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2012-09-21
Category : History
ISBN : 1479376787

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History of the Kings of Britain by Geoffrey Monmouth,Aaron Thompson,J. A. Giles,Alex Struik Pdf

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.

Author : Plantagenet Somerset Fry
Publisher : DK
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2023-05-16
Category : History
ISBN : 0744086981

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Kings & Queens of England and Scotland by Plantagenet Somerset Fry Pdf

From the Saxons to the Windsors, from the Tudors to Hanovers, Britain's royal lineage is brought to life in the pages of this visual guide. Kings and Queens of England and Scotland comprehensively chronicle the drama and fortunes of the royal dynasties. Confused about which Henry had six wives and which one was crowned at the age of eight? Want to know more about the birth of Prince George Alexander Louis? The year-by-year chronologies and major events of each monarch's reign are extensively covered in this fascinating volume. Tracing the history of Britain's monarchs through family trees, this stylishly illustrated guide presents an insightful overview of the royal houses. Their private and public lives are encapsulated through contemporary poets, artifacts, paintings, and photographs. Features on key achievements of each monarch help you get an in-depth knowledge of how they shaped the countries of England and Scotland to be what it is today. With easy-to-read text and crisp biographies of each sovereign, Kings and Queens of England and Scotland is an essential encyclopedia for history buffs of all ages.

Author : Geoffrey of Monmouth
Publisher : Broadview Press
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2007-12-11
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 9781551116396

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The History of the Kings of Britain by Geoffrey of Monmouth Pdf

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.