Publisher's Synopsis
Gildae, De Excidio Britanniae, Fragmenta, Liber De Paenitentia, Accedit Et Lorica Gildae: Gildas, The Ruin Of Britain, Fragments From Lost Letters, The Penitential, Together With The Lorca Of Gildas (1899) is a book written by Hugh Williams. The book includes various works of Gildas, a British monk and historian who lived in the 6th century. The main work included in the book is De Excidio Britanniae, which is a historical account of the decline of Roman Britain and the invasion of the Anglo-Saxons. The book also includes fragments from lost letters written by Gildas, as well as his penitential, which is a guide to repentance and confession. Additionally, the book includes the Lorica of Gildas, a prayer for protection attributed to Gildas. The book was originally published in 1899 and is a valuable resource for those interested in the history of Britain and early Christianity.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.