History of the Britons

LibriVox · Audiobook · 8 episodes

One of the earliest recorded histories of Britain; Nennius wrote the book around 796BC. These days Nennius is recognised as being a teller, and embellisher, of historic characters and events; but his book is notable as one of the earliest that mention Arthur (of Arthurian legend). (Summary by Alan Stealey)

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Episodes

Prologue p.1-3(s.1-3)

Episode 0 · 5:29
Adam to Hoctor p.3-7(s.4-14)

Episode 1 · 13:35
The Romans p.7-12(s.15-30)

Episode 2 · 15:59
Vortigern p.12-18(s.31-42)

Episode 3 · 20:23
Vortimer p.18-21(s.43-49)

Episode 4 · 9:19
Arthur p.21-23(s.50)

Episode 5 · 5:28
St. Partick p.23-27(s.51-61)

Episode 6 · 5:44
Genealogy p.27-29(s.62-66)

Episode 7 · 11:20