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In the year 13 B. C. Drusus, the Roman general, afterwards surnamed Germanicus, found a tribe of Germans called by themselves Fresar, and by the Romans Frisii, dwelling on the north-west coast of Germany, between the mouth of the Rhine and of the Ems, together with the Batavi, Bracteri, and Chauci, and not far removed from their more northern brethren, the Angles, Jutes, and Saxons.
We find references made to them by Pliny, Tacitus, and Ptolemy, all placing them virtually in the same position. They came into collision with Drusus and experienced a terrible defeat, but in 28 A. D. retaliated upon the Romans, by rising in rebellion against them. They were, however, soon again brought into subjection, and yet shortly thereafter began to expand their borders, absorbing the Chauci, occupying the lands to the southward as fast as vacated by the Franks, and spreading along the shore of the German Ocean to Jutland, where they were known as Strand Frisians. We soon lose sight of them as connected with the Roman Empire, and in the fifth and sixth centuries the Germanic flood swept away all traces of the Imperial dominion over them.
The Frisians did not as a body accompany the other members of the common Gothic stock to Great Britain, but there are scattering evidences to show that many adventurers of that tribe did find a home in those western islands, and copious references are made to their achievements in the ancient naval annals of the islands, as well as in those of the North of Europe in general, but especially in the charming Nederlandsche Legenden of Van Lennep, one of the most gifted poets of Holland.
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- Publication date2018
- ISBN 10 1330259807
- ISBN 13 9781330259801
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages153
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the history and language of the Frisians, a Germanic people who inhabited the northwest coast of Germany. The author traces their origins back to the time of the Roman Empire, detailing their encounters with Roman generals like Drusus and their subsequent expansion throughout the region. The text explores the Frisiansââ ⢠influence on the history of England, with particular emphasis on the possible role of Frisian adventurers in the Anglo-Saxon conquest of Britain. The book also examines the Frisian language, its unique characteristics, and its relationship to other Germanic languages like Anglo-Saxon and Old High German. The author provides an in-depth analysis of Frisian law books, revealing the intricacies of their legal system and its parallels with those of other ancient Germanic tribes. He further explores the development of the Frisian language, noting its unique archaic purity and tracing its evolution through various historical periods. The book culminates with a discussion of the ââ Å"Oera Linda Book,ââ  a controversial text purported to be written in ancient Frisian, which the author meticulously analyzes and exposes as a forgery. This insightful exploration offers a comprehensive view of the Frisians and their unique contribution to the broader history and linguistic landscape of Europe. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330259801_0
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