King Arthur's European Realm e-bog
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What is known of the legendary King Arthur is mostly derived from folklore and literature. Though the evidence is scant and debated, some scholars support a case for the existence of a historical figure in post-Roman Britain. However, the starting point for many King Arthur narratives--Geoffrey of Monmouth's Historia Regum Britanniae--does not limit itself to post-Roman Britain. The more fancif...
E-bog
151,31 DKK
Forlag
McFarland
Udgivet
13 marts 2014
Længde
212 sider
Genrer
Biography: historical, political and military
Sprog
English
Format
pdf
Beskyttelse
LCP
ISBN
9781476613017
What is known of the legendary King Arthur is mostly derived from folklore and literature. Though the evidence is scant and debated, some scholars support a case for the existence of a historical figure in post-Roman Britain. However, the starting point for many King Arthur narratives--Geoffrey of Monmouth's Historia Regum Britanniae--does not limit itself to post-Roman Britain. The more fanciful elements have King Arthur conquering Northern Europe, making his way to Rome. Unlike most scholars that debate the historicity of Arthur, Paul Sire generously allows Geoffrey of Monmouth a serious approach. Herein, the author speculates how a historic Arthur could have had a European realm.