The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle

The collection comprises independent manuscripts from various English monasteries, forming the oldest and most complete annals in a European vernacular. It addresses the challenge of presenting differing accounts of events without excessive repetition. Utilizing the arrangement from Earle and Plummer's edition, this new translation is the only modern English version covering A.D. 450 - 1150. An extensive editorial introduction offers original research and significant insights into this historical period, enriching the understanding of these chronicles.