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Histories Of The Kings Of Britain is a historical work written by Geoffrey of Monmouth in 1912. The book tells the story of the kings of Britain, starting from the legendary King Brutus and ending with the reign of King Cadwallader. The work is a mixture of legend, myth, and historical fact, and it is considered one of the most important sources of British history.The book is divided into 12 sections, each dedicated to a specific king. The first section tells the story of King Brutus, who is said to have founded Britain after fleeing from the Trojan War. The following sections cover the reigns of famous kings such as King Lear, King Arthur, and King Alfred the Great.Throughout the book, Geoffrey of Monmouth includes many mythical and legendary elements, such as Merlin the wizard and the sword Excalibur. However, he also includes historical details, such as battles and treaties between the kings of Britain and Rome.The book was highly influential in its time and helped to shape the popular image of British history. It was also widely read by medieval scholars and historians, who used it as a source for their own works.Overall, Histories Of The Kings Of Britain is an important historical work that combines legend, myth, and fact to tell the story of the kings of Britain. It is a fascinating read for anyone interested in British history or mythology.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.