A Welsh monk of the ninth century, Nennius is traditionally ascribed as the author of the ‘Historia Brittonum’, a complex history of the ancient Britons, blending history with myth. It establishes the genealogies of various Welsh and British rulers, tracing their lineage back to ancient times and legendary figures such as King Arthur. The ‘Historia Brittonum’ would influence the work of Geoffrey of Monmouth and many other medieval chroniclers. Although the text’s accuracy is open to question, it provides a valuable window into the way that the ancient Britons viewed themselves and their history. 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 the ‘Historia Brittonum’, with illustrations, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)

* Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Nennius’ life and the ‘Historia Brittonum’

* Features the ‘Historia Brittonum’ in both English translation and the original Latin

* Concise introduction to the text

* J. A. Giles’ 1848 translation, with the translator’s hyperlinked footnotes

* Excellent formatting of the texts

* Easily locate the sections you want to read with individual contents tables

* Provides a special dual English and Latin text, allowing readers to compare the sections paragraph by paragraph — ideal for students

* Features a bonus biography — discover Nennius’ medieval world

CONTENTS:

The Translation

The History of the Britains (c.830)

The Original Text

Contents of the Latin Text

The Dual Text

Dual Latin and English Text

The Biography

Nennius (1900) by Charles Lethbridge Kingsford