Oldest timeline (Britain): "The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle"

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
03/09/2009 13:45

One of the most useful tools in learning history is the timeline. A chronological list of significant events gives the reader a quick, lucid view of the subject, as well as serving as a framework in which to place deeper studies.



An unknown chronicler in ninth-century Wessex evidently felt the same way: He compiled a list of significant events in British history from the year 1 to 891 A.D. The earliest portion of the document jumps over many years and even decades, but by the seventh century the anonymous writer provided an entry for almost every year. The result was a timeline that we now know as The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle.



More here: http://historymedren.about.com/od/darkagesources/a/brit_timeline.htm

minertor



Joined: 14/02/2009
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Message Posted:
03/09/2009 14:30

well copied Hans. But seeing as how the saxons didn't appear until Constantine? buggered off early in the 5th century, wouldn't it be better to use Roman history for the first 400 years AD, seeing as how it was better chronicled. I'm most likely wrong, not being an "expert" like you. Just thought I'd mention to try and create a bit of interest in this thread.



wishing you all the best in your endeavours



Your pal



Tony



ps would you know if there are two "g"s in Plagiarism. It's for a crossword