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Conversion of Ethelbert.

HISTORY
OF
THE ANGLO-SAXONS:
FROM THE
Earliest Period to the Norman Conquest.

BY

THOMAS MILLER,

AUTHOR OF "ROYSTON GOWER," "LADY JANE GREY,"
"PICTURES OF COUNTRY LIFE," ETC.

Second Edition.

LONDON:
DAVID BOGUE, FLEET STREET.
MDCCCL.

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CONTENTS.

THE DAWN OF HISTORY.
Obscurity of early historyOur ancient monuments a mysteryThe Welsh TriadsLanguage of the first inhabitants of Britain unknownWonders of the ancient world	p.
THE ANCIENT BRITONS.
The Celtic TribesBritain known to the Phnicians and GreeksThe ancient CymryDifferent classes of the early BritonsTheir personal appearanceDescription of their forest-townsA British hunterInterior of an ancient hutCostume of the old CymryAncient armour and weaponsBritish war-chariotsThe fearful havoc they made in battle	p.
THE DRUIDS.
Interior of an old British forestDruidical sacrificeTheir treasuresTheir mysterious rites and ceremoniesThe power they possessedTheir belief in a future stateTheir wild superstitionsAn arch-Druid describedTheir veneration for the mistletoeDescription of the Druids offering up sacrificeThe gloomy grandeur of their ancient grovesContrast between the idols of the Druids and the heathen gods of the Romans	p.
LANDING OF JULIUS CSAR.
Csar's reasons for invading BritainDespatches Volusenus from Gaul to reconnoitre the islandIs intimidated by the force he finds arranged along the cliffs of DoverLands near SandwichCourage of the Roman Standard-bearerCombat between the Britons and RomansDefeat and submission of the BritonsWreck of the Roman galleysPerilous position of the invadersRoman soldiers attacked in a corn-field, rescued by the arrival of their generalBritons attack the Roman encampment, are again defeated, and pursued by the Roman cavalryCsar's hasty departure from BritainReturn of the Romans at springDescription of their armed galleysDetermination of Csar to conquer BritainPicturesque description of the night march of the Roman legions into KentBattle beside a riverDifficulties the Romans encounter in their marches through the ancient British forestsCsar's hasty retreat to his encampmentThe Roman galleys again wreckedCessation of hostilitiesCassivellaunus assumes the command of the BritonsHis skill as a generalObtains an advantage over the Romans with his war-chariotsAttacks the Roman encampment by night and slays the outer guardDefeats the two cohorts that advance to their rescue, and slays a Roman tribuneRenewal of the battle on the following dayCsar compelled to call in the foragers to strengthen his armySplendid charge of the Roman cavalryOverthrow and retreat of the BritonsCsar marches through Kent and Surrey in pursuit of the British armyCrosses the Thames near ChertseyRetreat of the British generalCuts off the supplies of the Romans, and harasses the army with his war-chariotsStratagems adopted by the BritonsCassivellaunus betrayed by his countrymenHis fortress attacked in the forestContemplates the destruction of the Roman fleetAttack of the Kentish men on the encampment of the invadersThe Romans again victoriousCassivellaunus sues for peaceFinal departure of Csar from Britain	p.
CARACTACUS, BOADICEA, AND AGRICOLA.
State of Britain after the departure of CsarLanding of PlautiusHis skirmishes with the Britons in the marshes beside the ThamesArrival of the Roman emperor ClaudiusOstorius conquers and disarms the BritonsRise of CaractacusBritish encampment in WalesCaractacus defeated, betrayed by his step-mother, and carried captive to RomeDeath of the Roman general OstoriusRetreat of the Druids to the Isle of AngleseySuetonius attacks the islandConsternation of the Roman soldiers on landingMassacre of the Druids, and destruction of their groves and altarsBoadicea, queen of the Iceni, assumes the command of the BritonsHer sufferingsShe prepares for battle, attacks the Roman colony of CamaladonumHer terrible vengeanceHer march into London, and destruction of the RomansPicturesque description of Boadicea and her daughters in her ancient British war-chariotHarangues her soldiersIs defeated by Suetonius, and destroys herselfAgricola lands in BritainHis mild measuresInstructs the islanders in agriculture and architectureLeads the Roman legions into Caledonia, and attacks the men of the woodsBravery of Galgacus, the Caledonian chiefAgricola sails round the coast of ScotlandErects a Roman rampart to prevent the Caledonians from invading Britain	p.
DEPARTURE OF THE ROMANS.
Adrian strengthens and extends the Roman fortificationsDescription of these ancient barriers, and the combats that took place before themWall erected by the emperor SeverusHe marches into Caledonia, reaches the Frith of MorayGreat mortality amongst the Roman legionsSeverus dies at YorkPicturesque description of the Roman sentinels guarding the ancient fortressesAttack of the northern barbariansPeace of Britain under the government of CaracallaArrival of the Saxon and Scandinavian piratesThe British Channel protected by the naval commander, CarausiusHis assassination at YorkConstantine the GreatTheodosius conquers the SaxonsRebellion of the Roman soldiers; they elect their own generalAlaric, the Goth, overruns the Roman territoriesBritish soldiers sent abroad to strengthen the Roman ranksDecline of the Roman power in BritainRavages of the Picts, Scots, and SaxonsThe Britons apply in vain for assistance from RomeMiserable condition in which they are left on the departure of the RomansWar between the Britons and the remnant of the invadersVortigern, king of the BritonsA league with the Saxons	p.
BRITAIN AFTER THE ROMAN PERIOD.
Great change produced in Britain by the RomansIts ancient features contrasted with its appearance after their departurePicturesque description of BritainFirst dawn of ChristianityProgress of the Britons in civilizationOld British fortificationsChange in the costume of the BritonsDecline in their martial deportmentTheir ancient mode of burialDescription of early British barrowsAscendancy of rank	p.
THE ANCIENT SAXONS.
Origin of the early SaxonsDescription of their habits and armsTheir religionThe halls of ValhallaTheir belief in rewards and punishments after deathTheir ancient mythology describedSuperstitions of the early SaxonsTheir ancient temples and forms of worshipTheir picturesque processionsDreadful punishments inflicted upon those who robbed their templesDifferent orders of societyTheir divisions of the seasonsTheir bravery as pirates, and skill in navigation	p.
HENGIST, HORSA, ROWENA, AND VORTIGERN.

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