Et tacens vetustos immanium tyrannorum annos, qui in aliis longe positis regionibus vulgati sunt, it ut Porphyrius rabidus orientalis adversus ecclesiam canis dementiae suae ac vanitatis stilo hoc etiam adnecteret: 'Britannia', inquiens, 'fertilis provincia tyrannorum'.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Gildas condemns ancient tyrants, calling Britain a fertile province of tyrants.
- In plain terms
- Britain is labeled a fertile ground for tyrants.
- What can you take from it?
- Beware the rise of oppressive rule.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What signs of tyranny exist today?
- How can societies resist oppression?
Another view
The statement is heavily biased and rhetorical.
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