Revealing King Arthur

Revealing King Arthur
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Publisher : The History Press
Total Pages : 383
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ISBN-10 : 9780752476384
ISBN-13 : 0752476386
Rating : 4/5 (84 Downloads)

Synopsis Revealing King Arthur by : Christopher Gidlow

Arthur: mythical hero, legendary king. But was he, as the legends claimed, an actual Dark-Age Briton? From Glastonbury and Tintagel to the supposed sites of Arthur's Camelot and his famous battles, this book investigates how archaeologists have interpreted the evidence. Might new discoveries and the latest theories finally reveal the real King Arthur? For 800 years the controversy over Arthur's existence has ebbed and flowed. Rusty swords, imposing ruins, the Round Table, even Arthur's body itself were offered as proof that he had once reigned over Britain. The quest was revived by the scientific archaeologists of the 1960s. Just as Greek legends had led to the discovery of Troy, so might the romances lead to Camelot. This optimism did not last. Sceptics poured scorn on the obscure manuscripts and strong imagination on which the questers relied. For 30 years academics closed ranks against King Arthur. The discovery at Tintagel of a mysterious slate, inscribed with names from the Arthurian legends, shook this scepticism to its roots. Was it a clue at last? This book argues that it is time to reassess the possibility of a real King Arthur and acknowledge the importance his legends still hold for us today.

The Discovery of King Arthur

The Discovery of King Arthur
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Publisher : Macmillan
Total Pages : 262
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ISBN-10 : 0805001158
ISBN-13 : 9780805001150
Rating : 4/5 (58 Downloads)

Synopsis The Discovery of King Arthur by : Geoffrey Ashe

The author offers convincing proof that King Arthur existed by tracing the legend of King Arthur to its roots in the 12th century chronicles of Geoffrey of Monmouth.

A Brief History of King Arthur

A Brief History of King Arthur
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Publisher : Hachette UK
Total Pages : 197
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ISBN-10 : 9781472107657
ISBN-13 : 1472107659
Rating : 4/5 (57 Downloads)

Synopsis A Brief History of King Arthur by : Mike Ashley

Who was the real King Arthur? What do the historical documents tell us about the Knight of the Round Temple? It is just a chivalric fantasy? The story of Arthur has been handed down to us by Medieval poets and legends - but what if he actually existed and was in fact a great king in the early years of Britain's story. Mike Ashley visits the source material and uncovers unexpected new insights into the legend: there is clear evidence that the Arthurian legends arose from the exploits of not just one man, but at least three originating in Wales, Scotland and Brittany. The true historical Arthur really existed and is distantly related to the present royal family.

King Arthur

King Arthur
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Publisher : DesignMagic Publishing LLC
Total Pages : 320
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0980075807
ISBN-13 : 9780980075809
Rating : 4/5 (07 Downloads)

Synopsis King Arthur by : Kaye D. Hennig

Following a decade of research, the authors set out to prove the existance of King Arthur and Camelot.

The Lost Tomb of King Arthur

The Lost Tomb of King Arthur
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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Total Pages : 412
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ISBN-10 : 9781591437581
ISBN-13 : 159143758X
Rating : 4/5 (81 Downloads)

Synopsis The Lost Tomb of King Arthur by : Graham Phillips

One man’s journey to uncover the final resting place of the historical King Arthur • Pinpoints the exact locations of Arthur’s tomb, the ruins of Camelot, and the sword Excalibur using literary research and the latest geophysics equipment • Examines previously unknown ancient manuscripts preserved in the vaults of the British Library--including one written within the living memory of Arthur’s time • Reveals the mythic king as the real-life leader Owain Ddantgwyn, who united the British to repel invasion from Germany around 500 AD One of the most enigmatic figures in world history, King Arthur has been the subject of many fantastical tales over the past 1500 years, leading many scholars to regard him and his fabled city of Camelot simply as myth. But, as Graham Phillips shows through a wealth of literary and scientific evidence, King Arthur was a real man, Camelot a real place, and the legendary Excalibur a real sword--and Phillips has located them all. Phillips examines the earliest stories of Arthur as well as previously unknown ancient manuscripts preserved in the vaults of the British Library in London, such as the work of the 9th-century monk Nennius, to pinpoint the exact locations of Arthur’s tomb, the ruins of Camelot, and the sword Excalibur. He reveals the mythic king as the real-life leader Owain Ddantgwyn, who united the British to repel invasion from Germany around 500 AD. Moving his quest from library vaults to the real sites of Arthur’s life, the author confirms his research through a Dark Age monument, hidden away in the mountains of western Britain, that bears an inscription about a powerful warlord who went by the battle title “Arthur.” He visits archaeological excavations at the ruins of Viroconium, near Wroxeter in Shropshire, clearly identifying the ancient city as Camelot, the fortified capital of Arthur’s Britain. Working with specialist divers and marine archaeologists, he surveys the depths of an ancient lake in the English countryside to reveal the resting place of Excalibur. Enlisting a team of scientists and sophisticated geophysics equipment, he uncovers the lost grave of the historical King Arthur, buried with his shield, just as told in legend. The culmination of 25 years of research, including new translations of primary source material, this book provides the necessary evidence to allow King Arthur to finally be accepted as the authentic British king he was.

King Arthur & the Legends of Camelot

King Arthur & the Legends of Camelot
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Publisher : Viking Juvenile
Total Pages : 184
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ISBN-10 : PSU:000051606848
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (48 Downloads)

Synopsis King Arthur & the Legends of Camelot by : Molly Perham

The legends of King Arthur and his knights of the Round Table have been told and retold for more than 800 years. Now, new generations of readers will be drawn into the excitement of the Camelot tournaments and the mystical quest for the Holy Grail. 58 full-color paintings. 30 pen and ink illus.

King Arthur

King Arthur
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Publisher : Arrow
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 0099579553
ISBN-13 : 9780099579557
Rating : 4/5 (53 Downloads)

Synopsis King Arthur by : Graham Phillips

For 1500 years King Arthur has remained a mystery. For the first time, this title discovers the historical King Arthur, his Camelot and his final resting place.

Worlds of Arthur

Worlds of Arthur
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Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages : 394
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780199658176
ISBN-13 : 019965817X
Rating : 4/5 (76 Downloads)

Synopsis Worlds of Arthur by : Guy Halsall

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

King Arthur

King Arthur
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Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
Total Pages : 365
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ISBN-10 : 9781445690841
ISBN-13 : 1445690845
Rating : 4/5 (41 Downloads)

Synopsis King Arthur by : Caleb Howells

This book explores a part of the King Arthur story often ignored - his exploits on the continent. By reexamining the evidence, Howell challenges convention and offers a compelling argument that connects the legend with a real historical event involving the invasion and conquest of much of Western Europe.

The Winter King

The Winter King
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Publisher : Penguin UK
Total Pages : 492
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ISBN-10 : 9780141952123
ISBN-13 : 0141952121
Rating : 4/5 (23 Downloads)

Synopsis The Winter King by : Bernard Cornwell

FROM THE NO. 1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF WAR LORD COMES AN EPIC RETELLING OF THE ARTHURIAN LEGEND 'THE BEST King Arthur adaptation I've ever read' 5***** Reader Review 'An absolute winner from the master of historical fiction' 5***** Reader Review 'Outstanding. The best take on the iconic Arthur story I've read or watched' 5***** Reader Review In the Dark Ages, a legendary warrior arises to unite a divided land . . . _________ Uther, the High King of Britain, is dead. His only heir is the infant Mordred. Yet each of the country's lesser kings seek to claim the crown for themselves. While they squabble and spoil for war, a host of Saxon armies gather, preparing for invasion. But no one has counted on the fearsome warlord Arthur. Handed power by Merlin and pursuing a doomed romance with the beautiful Guinevere, Arthur knows he will struggle to unite the country - let alone hold back the Saxon enemy at the gates. Yet destiny awaits him . . . From the epic and bestselling author who has gripped millions. _________ PRAISE FOR BERNARD CORNWELL: 'Strong narrative, vigourous action and striking characterisation, Cornwell remains king of the territory he has staked out as his own' SUNDAY TIMES 'Like Game of Thrones, but real' OBSERVER 'Blood, divided loyalties and thundering battles' THE TIMES 'The best battle scenes of any writer I've ever read, past or present. Cornwell really makes history come alive' GEORGE R.R. MARTIN 'He's called a master storyteller. Really he's cleverer than that' TELEGRAPH 'A reminder of just how good a writer he is' SUNDAY TIMES 'Nobody in the world does this better than Cornwell' LEE CHILD