Brut - Softcover

Layamon

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1438517149 ISBN 13: 9781438517148

Publisher: Book Jungle, 2009

Synopsis

An Anglo Saxon History of England in verse C 1200. Based on the Athurian Chronicles of Roman de Brut by Wace

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Brut is a history of Britain from its legendary founding by Brutus to the Saxon conquest and the final devastating loss of Britain's prestige and independence. Lawman translated from the twelfth century French of Wace, who in turn was translating from Geoffrey of Monmouth's Latin prose. The result is an enthralling blend of chronicle, romance, saint's life, and sermon.

Edition details

• Publisher: Book Jungle
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1438517149
• ISBN 13: 9781438517148
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 156