History of the Britons (Historia Brittonum): Free Audiobook and Listening Guide

History of the Britons (Historia Brittonum), credited to Nennius, is available as a LibriVox volunteer audiobook. This guide identifies the recording, its source summary and its audio tracks.

About the work

The LibriVox catalogue summary, preserved with the recording, reads:

LibriVox recording of History of the Britons (Historia Brittonum), by Nennius. Translated by J. A. Giles Although the origin of this book is much debated it remains, perhaps, one of the earliest recorded histories of Britain. It was believed that Nennius wrote the book around 796AD. If indeed he wrote this record, Nennius is recognised as being a teller, and embellisher, of historic characters and events. This book remains notable however, as one of the earliest that mention Arthur . (Summary by Alan Stealey)

Recording facts

• Recording title: History of the Britons (Historia Brittonum)
• Author credits: Nennius
• Language: English
• Original MP3 tracks: 8
• Listed recording duration: 1:27:17

Catalogue topics

• History
• Arthur
• Britons

Track guide

1. 01 The Prologue and Apology of Nennius — 5:30
2. 02 Adam to Hoctor — 13:35
3. 03 The Romans — 15:59
4. 04 Vortigern — 20:24
5. 05 Vortimer — 9:20
6. 06 Arthur — 5:28
7. 07 Saint Patrick — 5:44
8. 08 Genealogy — 11:20

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