Annales Sangallenses maiores
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The Annales Sangallenses maiores are annals
compiled in St. Gallen
, covering the years 927
through to 1059. They continue the Annales Alamannici
, the St. Gallen version of which reaches up to 926
.
Annals
Annals are a concise form of historical representation which record events chronologically, year by year. The Oxford English Dictionary defines annals as "a narrative of events written year by year"...
compiled in St. Gallen
St. Gallen
St. Gallen is the capital of the canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland. It evolved from the hermitage of Saint Gall, founded in the 7th century. Today, it is a large urban agglomeration and represents the center of eastern Switzerland. The town mainly relies on the service sector for its economic...
, covering the years 927
927
Year 927 was a common year starting on Monday of the Julian calendar.- Asia :* The Chu State is founded by Ma Yin....
through to 1059. They continue the Annales Alamannici
Annales Alamannici
The core text of the Annales Alamannici covers the years 709 through to 799. Spread over several Swabian monasteries, the annals were continued independently in several places, in the Reichenau Abbey up to 939 , in St. Gallen up to 926. The St...
, the St. Gallen version of which reaches up to 926
926
Year 926 was a common year starting on Sunday of the Julian calendar.- Asia :* Balhae is conquered by the Khitan....
.