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The '''Anglo-Saxon Chronicle''' is a collection of annals concerning different events in the British Isles until 1154 AD. The annals go sporadically back to the invasion of Britannia by [[Julius Caesar]] (which the Chronicle dates to 60 BC), but they only become substantial around the second half of the 5th century AD. Most of the versions of the Chronicle are written in [[Old English|Old]] or [[Middle English]], although some are in [[Latin]] or bilingually Latin and English.

The '''Anglo-Saxon Chronicle''' is a collection of annals concerning different events in the British Isles until 1154 AD. The annals go sporadically back to the invasion of Britannia by [[Julius Caesar]] (which the Chronicle dates to 60 BC), but they only become substantial around the second half of the 5th century AD. Most of the versions of the Chronicle are written in [[Old English|Old]] or [[Middle English]], although some are in [[Latin]] or bilingually Latin and English.

==The Chronicle as a Historic Source==

==The Chronicle as a Historic Source==

For the later part of the Chronicle, the entries are often more or less contemporary. However, as with any source, the biases of the authors need to be considered. In particular, some versions of the Chronicle display quite strong clerical or regional biases, either through their description of certain events or through omission of important events. However, the fact that the entries from different versions can often be compared adds considerably to the usefulness of the Chronicle as a source for the events.

For the later part of the Chronicle, the entries are often more or less contemporary. However, as with any source, the biases of the authors need to be considered. In particular, some versions of the Chronicle display quite strong clerical or regional biases, either through their description of certain events or through omission of important events. However, the fact that the entries from different versions can often be compared adds considerably to the usefulness of the Chronicle as a source for the events.

==Versions of the Chronicle==

==Versions of the Chronicle==

Different versions have also formed the basis for other medieval historical works that are not properly considered part of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, such as the works of [[Florence of Worcester]] or [[William of Malmesbury]].

Different versions have also formed the basis for other medieval historical works that are not properly considered part of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, such as the works of [[Florence of Worcester]] or [[William of Malmesbury]].

==Literature==

==Literature==

 

*Plummer, Charles & John Earle (eds.): ''Two of the Saxon Chronicles Parallel'' (Oxford, 1892-99)

Plummer, Charles & John Earle (eds.): ''Two of the Saxon Chronicles Parallel'' (Oxford, 1892-99)

*Thorpe, Benjamin (ed.): ''The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle'' (London, 1861)

 

*Whitelock, Dorothy, ''et al.'' (eds.): ''The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle. A Revised Translation'' (New Jersey, 1961)

Thorpe, Benjamin (ed.): ''The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle'' (London, 1861)

 

Whitelock, Dorothy, ''et al.'' (eds.): ''The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle. A Revised Translation'' (New Jersey, 1961)

[[Category:European History]]

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