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On the Ruin of Britain

On the Ruin of Britain

著者： Gildas
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In On the Ruin of Britain, Gildas, a sharp-eyed 6th-century commentator, delivers a powerful critique of the Roman occupation of Britain, which began in AD 43 and concluded with the legions withdrawal in AD 410. Amidst invasions from the Scots, Picts, and Saxons, Gildas admonishes his fellow Britons for their misguided rebellion against the stability of Roman rule, only to later beseech Rome for aid against the looming threats. With striking and vivid imagery, he depicts the Britons as timid chickens in stark contrast to the valiant Roman eagles. He characterizes the Picts and Scots as worms emerging from their holes, while the Saxons are compared to dogs. A Christian writer, Gildas also denounces a fleeting era of peace and prosperity as one steeped in moral decay, reserving his highest praise for Christian figures like St. Alban, the protomartyr. This work stands out as a rare historical treasure, providing a unique voice from the often-overlooked 6th century.Copyright Assorted Non Fiction キリスト教 スピリチュアリティ 世界 聖職・福音主義
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