The History of the Kings of Britain - Book 1 (Historia Regum Britanniae)

A English language reading of Geoffrey of Monmouth's pseudo-historical account of British history. This account covers the earliest known version of the tale of King Lear, and was pivotal in popularising the legend of King Arthur.

This is book one of twelve and covers the activities of Brutus – who is said to be the founder of Britain and her people.

Part of the Tales Told series.

Translated from Latin by John Allen Giles (1808–1884).