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This is a meticulously prepared edition of Gildas's "De Excidio Britanniae" (The Ruin of Britain), a key historical source for understanding the tumultuous period in British history following the Roman withdrawal. Written in Latin in the 6th century, Gildas's work provides a vivid, albeit often critical, account of the political and moral state of Britain during this era. This edition, recens J. Stevenson, offers scholars and enthusiasts alike an accessible entry point into this important primary source, preserving the original text while ensuring accuracy and readability. "De Excidio Britanniae" remains essential reading for anyone interested in the early history of Britain and the development of its distinct cultural and political identity.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.