![]() ![]() It influenced the works of such famous writers as Shakespeare, Spenser, Malory, and many others. It is important to stress that this book became the background of many historical sources written later. “…thousands of soldiers were drowned as the river water flowed into the holed ships and sucked them down” (Geoffrey of Monmouth, 112) The writer managed to highlight all the historical facts covering Roman invasions and all British wars. The book shows all the events of British life history beginning with the Trojan diaspora and its fall. The historical genre of the book was used by the author in order to mix legends with the real facts from the history of Great Britain. This genre performs informational and educational functions highlighting all the peculiarities of that time. the reflection of the epic genre in the book provides the readers to be completely involved in the chronological events of epic Britain. It includes the stories of King Arthur, North Wales kings, invasions of Julius Caesar, etc. It is interesting to note that this book is a mixture of two genres: epic and historical which is why the book is really the reflection of ancient historical times. This book left a print not only on the world of literature but also influenced such areas as art and history. It depicts the chronological development of Britain’s history in ancient times covering the periods of kings from 625 AD. ![]() History of the Kings of Britain written by Geoffrey of Monmouth is considered a combination of myths and historical facts. ![]()
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