jan 1, 871 - "The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle" is begun
Description:
The is a text which chronicles the history of the Anglo-Saxons, and so divulges some information regarding the influence of invaders on the development of the native language spoken in England through the ages.
The text is written in Old English and was created in the late 9th century during the reign of King Alfred the Great.
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Old English
A timeline dating from the beginning of the use of Old Engli...
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