Examples+Church

This is more focused on the geographic aspects of the land as opposed to what historically occured in these locations. It also shows the added details that aren't necessarily vital to a historical work.
 * "It extends 800 miles northwards, and is 200 in breadth, except where a number of promontories stretch farther, the coastline round which extends to 3,675 miles." (page 75)**

This again shows the heavy detail and the unique culture and customs of the people. It is all very descriptive and shows the special qualities of Britain. This entire section describes the different plant and animal life that live in Britain. But it fails to mention names and dates and what relevance those plants and animals have to the history of Britain.
 * "Britain is rich in grain and timber; it has good pasturage for cattle and draft animals, and vines are cultivated in various localities. There are many land and sea birds of various species, and it well known for its plentiful springs and rivers abounding in fish....Cockles are abundant, and a beautiful scarlet dye is extracted from them which remains unfaded by sunshine or rain; indeed, the older the cloth, the more beautiful its color." (page 76)**

This is a bit more historical but its main focus is still on little customs and little side details that describe the culture of the land. It talks about kings and the royal line but it mentions no names or dates that would educate the reader about the royal lineage of Britain.
 * "So the Picts crossed into Britain, and began to settle in the north of the island, since the Britons were in possession of the south. Having no women with them, these Picts asked wives of the Scots, who consented on condition that, when any dispute arose, they should choose a king from the female royal line rather than the male. This custom continues among the Picts to this day." (page 77)**