New! Anglo Saxon Chronicle
Read online! Full text of chronological history of Britain until 1154, written from Anglo Saxon viewpoint. . .Click Here!
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New! Annales Cambriae
Read online! Early document that mentions two of Arthur's most important battles. . .Click Here!
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New! Y Gododdin
Read online! Ancient Welsh battle poem said to date from early 7th century which mentions Arthur's prowess as warrior. . .Click Here!
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New! The Description of Wales
Read online! Gerald of Wales personal account of a trip through wales, describing the land and people in the 12th century. . .Click Here!
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New! Magna Carta
Read online! The famous agreement forced upon King John by his barons in 1215. . .Click Here!
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Analysis: Four Important Early Sources
Not only Arthurians will be interested in these documents which introduce us to Arthur and help us gain a better understanding of the conditions in the early middle ages.
- Geoffrey of Monmouth: "Historia Regum Britanniae"
- Gildas: "De Excidio Britanniae"
- Nennius: "Historia Brittonum"
- The Annals of Wales "Annales Cambriae"
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Wace and Layamon
Wace adapted Geoffrey of Monmouth's "Brut" in French, opening the eyes of the continent to Arthurian romance; and Layamon based his English alliterative poem on Wace's work. In the process, interesting additions to the story were made, i.e. the Round Table.Here's the full story. . .Click Here!
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Wace "Roman de Brut"
Wace was a 12th century Isle of Jersey-born cleric whose long poem, Roman de Brut, based on Geoffrey, was published c.1155. He dedicated his work to Eleanor of Aquitaine, the wife of Henry II. . .Read it online!

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Samuel Pepys Diary, Excerpts
Excerpted from the 'Diary' between the dates 2-30 September 1666 documenting the disastrous London fire which destroyed much of the city, cleansed it of the residue of the 1665 plague, but incredibly, caused little loss of life. . .Click Here!
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The Ultimate History Guides!
If you love authoritative copy, fine photography, beautiful artwork and exquisite printing, then, Pitkin Guides are perfect for you. Produced with slavish attention to detail and meticulous care, these stunning 32-page booklets are richly illustrated and highly informative. Available in bundles, by subject, or by single title, the Pitkin Guides are in-stock for immediate shipment. . .Click Here!
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New! King Arthur on DVD!
Guest appearances by Historian Geoffrey Ashe and CSI: Crime Scene Investigations star, William Peterson, highlight "The Mystery of King Arthur," a new Mick Fowler / British History Club History Club production. The first in a series of DVD's, "The Mystery of King Arthur" goes on location in the UK to explore the history and legend of the great king and his fascinating times.