The B text of the Anglo-Saxon chronicle
- 3 January 1982
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Journal of Medieval History
- Vol. 8 (3) , 241-299
- https://doi.org/10.1016/0304-4181(82)90026-4
Abstract
The composition of the B text of the Anglo-Saxon chronicle is discussed, and its relationship to other manuscripts of the chronicle is explored. It is suggested that the B text was written by Byrhtferth at Ramsey Abbey in 977.Keywords
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