Ashe, Geoffrey
The Discovery of King Arthur
- ISBN 13:
- 9780750942119
- author:
- Ashe, Geoffrey
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- The History Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2005
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 127 mm X 203 mm
- Genre:
- Folklore
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
The Discovery of King Arthur presents an investigation that broke the deadlock in attempts to find the person behind the legend. By examining the origins of the Arthurian legend, Ashe sheds new light on the historical figure at its centre. Medieval authors created a literary grandeur for their subject, but this was built upon scanty older records. Historians searching for Arthur were left with an inconclusive search. A convincing answer required a different approach. This book shows that the Arthurian legend itself needs to be taken seriously and sifted for clues. By lining up the legend side by side with modern facts, Ashe solves the problem of Arthur's identity. The result is a more interesting figure, one who better fits his legendary status.
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