Two of the Saxon Chronicles Parallel, Vol. 1: With Supplementary Extracts From the Others; Text, Appendices and Glossary (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Charles Plummer

9780265851807: Two of the Saxon Chronicles Parallel, Vol. 1: With Supplementary Extracts From the Others; Text, Appendices and Glossary (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0265851807 ISBN 13: 9780265851807

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A precise, scholarly edition of the Saxon Chronicles with reading-ready tools .

This volume presents the text with careful apparatus and supportive materials, helping readers study the chronicles with confidence.

This edition reproduces the manuscripts as closely as possible and includes a new introduction, critical notes, appendices, and a full glossary. It builds on the established edition by John Earle and gathers extensive textual notes and linguistic detail to aid interpretation. The glossary marks syllable length and distinguishes late or unusual forms, aiming to be a complete linguistic reference for the Chronicles text.

Freshly collated text that mirrors the manuscript tradition as closely as feasible.
In-depth critical notes explaining readings, variants, and editorial decisions.
Appendices and a comprehensive glossary to support linguistic and historical understanding.
Punctuation and editorial conventions explained and preserved to reflect the manuscripts.

Ideal for students, scholars, and readers of Anglo-Saxon history who seek a reliable, deeply annotated edition of the Chronicles.

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