King Arthur In Legend And History

Author : Richard White
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 570 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 0415920639

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King Arthur in Legend and History by Richard White Pdf

Presenting selections from medieval Latin, Welsh, English, French and German literature, Richard White traces the Arthurian legend from the earliest mentions of Arthur in Latin chronicles to Thomas Malory's Le Morte d'Arthur. Many of these selections are translated here for the time into English. Bringing together an extensive range of diverse material which reveals the development of the figure of Arthur, this anthology enables the reader to understand how the Arthurian legend developed over a period of more than five hundred years. King Arthur in Legend and History also includes a chronology of key Arthurian texts, an appendix of the Arthurian Courts, a list of sources, suggestions for further reading and bibliography. Also inlcludes five maps.

Author : Tony Sullivan
Publisher : Pen and Sword History
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2020-04-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781526763686

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King Arthur by Tony Sullivan Pdf

An investigation of the evidence for King Arthur based on the earliest written sources rather than later myths and legends. This book differs from the usual Arthur theories in that it favors no particular conjecture simply analyses and clarifies the evidence presenting it all in chronological order. Starting from Roman Britain, the evidence shows how the legend evolved and at what point concepts such as Camelot, Excalibur and Merlin were added. It covers the historical records from the end of Roman Britain using contemporary sources such as they are, from 400-800, including Gallic Chronicles, Gildas and Bede. It details the first written reference to Arthur in the Historia Brittonum c.800 and the later Annales Cambriae in the tenth century showing the evolution of the legend in later Welsh and French stories. While not starting from or aiming at a specific person, the book compares the possibility of Arthur being purely fictional with a historical figure alongside a list of possible suspects. The evidence is presented and the reader is invited to make up their own mind before a discussion of the author’s own assessment. “What impressed me about this book is Sullivan’s passion for this subject and his willingness to go the extra mile to show both sides of the argument . . . It was extremely fascinating to see how he treated this book like a criminal investigation, using different fields of study to figure out the origins of the legend, how it evolved, and whether or not there was a king named Arthur.” —Adventures of a Tudor Nerd

Author : Geoffrey of Monmouth
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2014-07-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1941667023

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The History of Merlin and King Arthur by Geoffrey of Monmouth Pdf

Geoffrey of Monmouth wrote his "Historia Regum Britanniae" (History of the Kings of Britain) in about 1136 AD. His book includes the first account of the Arthurian legend that survives, apart from very brief mentions of Arthur in earlier chronicles. This edition makes Geoffrey's history of Arthur accessible to a general audience for the first time. It includes only the parts of Geoffrey's "Historia" that are about Merlin or Arthur, omitting its lengthy histories of other kings, which do not interest today's readers. It breaks up Geoffrey's text into shorter chapters, and it adds subheadings that make the narrative easier to follow. Geoffrey lets us see King Arthur's place in history much more clearly than later versions of the legends, telling us that Arthur fought the Saxons after the Romans left Britain. He also includes stories of Merlin's early life that are left out of later accounts. This edition uses Aaron Thompson's 1718 translation of the "Historia," as revised and corrected by J. A. Giles in 1842. This edition also includes drawings by the famous illustrator, Howard Pyle, making it a beautiful book as well as a book that will fascinate anyone who is interested in the stories of King Arthur and wants to learn more about them.

Author : Roger Lancelyn Green
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2008-08-07
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780141918709

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King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table by Roger Lancelyn Green Pdf

King Arthur is one of the greatest legends of all time. From the magical moment when Arthur releases the sword in the stone to the quest for the Holy Grail and the final tragedy of the Last Battle, Roger Lancelyn Green brings the enchanting world of King Arthur stunningly to life. One of the greatest legends of all time, with an inspiring introduction by David Almond, award-winning author of Clay, Skellig, Kit's Wilderness and The Fire-Eaters.

Author : Allan Massie
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1262589482

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King Arthur in Legend and History by Allan Massie Pdf

Author : T. H. White
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 649 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2022-08-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:8596547194712

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The Once and Future King by T. H. White Pdf

DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.

Author : N. J. Higham
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 345 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2005-07-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9781134614288

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King Arthur by N. J. Higham Pdf

This seminal new study explores how and why historians and writers from the Middle Ages to the present day have constructed different accounts of this well-loved figure. N. J Higham offers an in-depth examintaion of the first two Arthurian texts: the History of the Britons and the Welsh Annals. He argues that historians have often been more influenced by what the idea of Arthur means in their present context than by such primary sources King Arthur: Myth-making and History illuminates and discusses some central points of debate: * What role was Arthur intended to perform in the political and cultural worlds that constructed him? * How did the idea of King Arthur evolve? * What did the myth of Arthur mean to both authors and their audiences? King Arthur: Myth-making and History is fascinating reading for anyone interested in the origins and evolution of the Arthurian legend.

Author : Guy Halsall
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2013-02-14
Category : History
ISBN : 9780199658176

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Worlds of Arthur by Guy Halsall Pdf

The story of King Arthur - probably the most famous and certainly the most legendary of medieval kings.

Author : Richard W. Barber
Publisher : Ipswich [Eng.] : Boydell Press ; Totowa, N.J. : Rowman and Littlefield, c[1974
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Arthurian romances
ISBN : UOM:39076001288021

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King Arthur, in Legend and History by Richard W. Barber Pdf

Author : William Lewis Jones
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 118 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2023-07-10
Category : History
ISBN : EAN:4066339529991

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King Arthur in history and legend by William Lewis Jones Pdf

"King Arthur in history and legend" by William Lewis Jones. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.

Author : William Lewis Jones
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1911
Category : Arthur, King
ISBN : OXFORD:N10724387

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King Arthur in History and Legend by William Lewis Jones Pdf

"...[T]race[s] . . . the origin and growth of King Arthur's historical and literary renown" --Preface.

Author : Rodney Castleden
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2003-03-13
Category : History
ISBN : 9781134373765

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King Arthur by Rodney Castleden Pdf

King Arthur is often written off as a medieval fantasy, the dream of those yearning for an age of strong, just rulers and a contented kingdom. Those who accept his existence at all generally discard the stories that surround him. This exciting new investigation argues not only that Arthur did exist, as a Dark Age chieftain, but that many of the romantic tales - of Merlin, Camelot and Excalibur - are rooted in truth. In his quest for the real King Arthur, Rodney Castleden uses up-to-date archaeological and documentary evidence to recreate the history and society of Dark Age Britain and its kings. He revives the possibility that Tintagel was an Arthurian legend, and proposes a radical new theory - that Arthur escaped alive from his final battle. A location is even suggested for perhaps the greatest mystery, the whereabouts of Arthur's grave. King Arthur: The Truth Behind the Legend offers a more complete picture of Arthur's Britain and his place in it than ever before. The book's bold approach and compelling arguments will be welcomed by all readers with an interest in Arthuriana.

Author : Fran Doel,Geoff Doel
Publisher : Tempus Publishing, Limited
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : IND:30000100597735

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Worlds of Arthur by Fran Doel,Geoff Doel Pdf

Who exactly was King Arthur? What is the evidence for him as a historical figure, and how does this relate to the hero of the medieval romances and other legends? This book seeks to answer these and other questions relating tothe story of King Arthur.

Author : William Lewis Jones
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2023-11-09
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783387309102

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King Arthur In History And Legend by William Lewis Jones Pdf

Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.

Author : Howard Pyle
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2023-12-14
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:8596547752981

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King Arthur and His Knights by Howard Pyle Pdf

The Story of King Arthur and His Knights consists of a large series of episodes in the legend of the mythological first king of Britain King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table. First part of the book tells how young Arthur pulled a sword out of an anvil, how he learned of his royal lineage, and how he thus became king. Second part tells the stories of Merlin, Sir Pellias, Sir Gawaine and other noble knights.