Crook, David
Robin Hood: Legend and Reality
- ISBN 13:
- 9781837650101
- author:
- Crook, David
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Boydell & Brewer
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 312
- Dimensions:
- 2 x 23.3 x 23.3 centimetres (0.5
- Genre:
- History, Medieval, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Detailed research into documentary sources offers an exciting new perspective on the legend of Robin Hood. For over a century and a half, scholars have debated whether the story was based on an actual outlaw or if it's purely a myth. This survey explores the development of the legend from the thirteenth to early twenty-first centuries, tracing its evolution alongside new research and discoveries. The book examines the places associated with the legend, including evidence illustrating the importance of the outlaw's name in shaping English surnames. It also delves into the administration of criminal law in medieval England, searching for connections between the activities of a notorious Yorkshire criminal and the origins of the Robin Hood story. By tracing the development of the legend and exploring its possible roots, this survey provides a fresh understanding of one of England's most enduring tales.
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