Question

Who might the first person to ever write about Britain be? When? What did he attempt to do? Who was he put off by? What did he hastily claim victory over? What did he do after that?

a) The author is unknown, but it was written around 400 AD, attempting to describe Britain's geography, but discouraged by the harsh climate. He claimed victory over the native tribes and wrote about their customs and culture.
b) Geoffrey Chaucer, in the 14th century, wrote the first British literature. He attempted to create a new language for Britain but was put off by resistance. He claimed victory over ignorance and promoted the use of Middle English.
c) Julius Caesar, around 55 BC, attempted to conquer Britain for the Roman Empire. He was put off by the ferocious tribes. He claimed victory over the channel crossing. After that, he wrote about his military campaigns.
d) Beowulf, around 700 AD, wrote the first British epic poem. He attempted to fight off monsters and dragons but was put off by the Grendel's mother. He claimed victory over Grendel and ruled the kingdom.

Answer 1

Julius Caesar was the first person known to write about Britain around 55 BC, documenting his attempted conquest and observations of the British Isles in his writings while claiming victory over the channel crossing (option c) .

Step-by-step explanation:

The first person to ever write about Britain was Julius Caesar around 55 BC. Caesar attempted to conquer Britain for the Roman Empire during his military campaigns. He faced resistance from the ferocious local tribes but claimed victory after successfully crossing the English Channel. Despite the initial troubles, Caesar documented his experiences, including the geography and the interactions with the native tribes, in his writings which include Commentarii de Bello Gallico.

After his expeditions, Caesar continued to pursue his political and military objectives, furthering the Roman expansion and consolidation of territories across Europe. His writings provide valuable insights into the early history of Britain and its relationship with the Roman Empire before it became more thoroughly integrated into the empire under the rule of Emperor Claudius in 43 CE.