What's the most interesting non-fiction book you've read that was written more than 100 years ago? I'd prefer medieval, but I'm interested in any history.
The [Heliand](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heliand) is a translation/summary poem of the christian gospels that was tailored to fit the germanic audience. For example, instead of talking about desert, it talks about traveling through dense forest.
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Bede – Ecclesiastical History of the English People
And the Anglo Saxon chronicle
There are very few Dark Age primary sources. These two hint at so many events, people and aspects of Anglo Saxon culture that fascinate me. I live in what was once ancient Northumbria so that adds to the appeal – I can visit many of the places described.
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The [Heliand](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heliand) is a translation/summary poem of the christian gospels that was tailored to fit the germanic audience. For example, instead of talking about desert, it talks about traveling through dense forest.
Bede – Ecclesiastical History of the English People
And the Anglo Saxon chronicle
There are very few Dark Age primary sources. These two hint at so many events, people and aspects of Anglo Saxon culture that fascinate me. I live in what was once ancient Northumbria so that adds to the appeal – I can visit many of the places described.