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History of the Britons

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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    Sylvie and Bruno Concluded-Lewis Carroll

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    Boy Apprenticed to an Enchanter-Pádraic Colum

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    Faerie Queene Books 6 & 7-Edmund Spenser

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    Drama of Exile-Elizabeth Barrett Browning

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    Animal Fables from the Dark Continent-Alphonso Orenzo Stafford

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    Fir-Tree Fairy Book-Clifton Johnson

    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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    King Arthur and His Knights-Maude L. Radford Warren

    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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    Thirty More Famous Stories Retold-James Baldwin

    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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    Stories from Virgil-Alfred John Church

    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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    Animal Fables from the Dark Continent-Alphonso Orenzo Stafford

    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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    Patchwork Girl of Oz-L. Frank Baum

    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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    Drama of Exile-Elizabeth Barrett Browning

    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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    Once on a Time-A. A. Milne

    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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    Grey Fairy Book-Andrew Lang

    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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    Dealings of Captain Sharkey and Other Stories of Pirates-Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

    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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    Book of Stories for the Storyteller-Fanny E. Coe

    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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    Faerie Queene Book 2-Edmund Spenser

    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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    Prose Edda (Brodeur Translation)-Snorri Sturleson

    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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    Other Side of the Sun Fairy Stories-Evelyn Sharp

    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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    Faerie Queene Books 6 & 7-Edmund Spenser

    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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    Holiday House-Catherine Sinclair

    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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    Arthurian Miscellany-Various

    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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    Edmund Dulac's Fairy Tale Book-Edmund Dulac

    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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    Dramatic Reader for Lower Grades-Florence Holbrook

    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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    King Arthur-Joseph Comyns Carr

    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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    Hollow Tree Snowed In Book-Albert Bigelow Paine

    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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    Indian Fairy Book-Henry R. Schoolcraft

    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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    King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table-Rupert S. Holland, Sir Thomas Malory

    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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    Prince and the Dragons-Tudor Jenks

    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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    History of the Britons-Nennius

    "History of the Britons-Nennius" offers a compelling glimpse into the early medieval history of Britain, as chronicled by the historian Nennius. This work delves into the origins and struggles of the Britons, providing a narrative that highlights their resilience and cultural identity in the face of adversity. The themes of survival, heritage, and the quest for understanding one's past resonate deeply today, reminding listeners of the importance of history in shaping modern identities. By exploring these enduring themes, this audiobook invites contemporary audiences to reflect on their own histories and the legacies that continue to influence us.

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    History of the Britons - Nennius

    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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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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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...

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