Publisher's Synopsis
The Anglo-Norman Metrical Chronicle of Geoffrey Gaimar is a historical text written by Geoffrey Gaimar and published in 1850. The text is written in medieval French and covers the history of Britain from its mythical origins to the Norman Conquest in 1066. The chronicle is written in verse and is considered one of the earliest examples of Anglo-Norman literature. The text includes accounts of legendary figures such as King Arthur and his knights, as well as historical events such as the Viking invasions and the Battle of Hastings. The book provides valuable insight into medieval British history and the development of the English language.Printed For The First Time Entirely From The Manuscript In The British Museum. With Illustrative Notes, And An Appendix Containing The Lay Of Havelock, The Legend Of Ernulf, And The Life Of Herward.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
