Gesta Regum Britanniae: A Metrical History Of The Britons Of The Thirteenth Century (1862)

By Michel-Francisque

Gesta Regum Britanniae: A Metrical History Of The Britons Of The Thirteenth Century (1862) is a book written by Michel-Francisque. It is a historical account of the British kings and their reigns during the thirteenth century. The book is written in verse and is based on the works of Geoffrey of Monmouth, a medieval writer who chronicled the history of Britain in the twelfth century. The book covers the period from the arrival of Brutus, the legendary founder of Britain, to the reign of King Cadwallader in the seventh century. It also includes the story of King Arthur and his knights. The book is considered an important work in the study of British history and literature. It provides a glimpse into the medieval worldview and the legends and myths that shaped the British identity. The book is written in Middle English and is a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of medieval literature and history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164657399
• ISBN13: 9781164657392
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"