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The Anglo-Norman Metrical Chronicle of Geoffrey Gaimar is a historical text that was originally written in the 12th century by Geoffrey Gaimar. This book is a translation of the original text, which was written in Anglo-Norman French, into English. The text chronicles the history of Britain from the time of the mythical King Brutus to the reign of King Stephen in the 12th century. It covers a wide range of topics, including the arrival of the Saxons in Britain, the reign of King Arthur, and the Norman Conquest of England. The book is written in verse, with each section containing a series of rhyming couplets. It is a valuable source for historians and scholars interested in the history of Britain during the medieval period. This edition of the book was published in 1850 and includes an introduction by the translator, as well as notes and annotations to help readers understand the text.Printed For The First Time Entirely From The Manuscript In The British Museum. With Illustrative Notes, And An Appendix Containing The Lay Of Havelock, The Legend Of Ernulf, And The Life Of Herward.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sep 10, 2010 Pub Date:
  • 9781165117932 ISBN-13:
  • 1165117932 ISBN-10:
  • 354.0 pages Paperback
  • English Language