King Arthur: A Military History

Black boards, gilt lettering on spine. Illustrated with 11 B&W maps. . The volume is in perfect, pristine condition, unmarked, tight, square and clean. The unclipped dust jacket show only minor wear, mostly around corners and head and heel of spine, small pin-sized hole in rear panel, else fine. FINE/VERY GOOD+ . Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall. (ix), 179 pp

From Publisher:

Is it true that King Arthur was a real historical figure? That he had a profound influence on the actual history of England and the world? The evidence presented here comes from many reliable ancient sources that depict the world of Britain around the year A.D. 500, and, more important, from numerous modern historians who have developed methods of examining ancient records to uncover hidden kernels of historical truth. What is known about the history of the period is compared with intriguing details imbedded in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle and other legendary sources. The most valuable contribution is a careful study of major events in Gaul and Britain during the Arthurian era to show how a leader of Arthur's stature could have caused the known victories in battle and the known shifts in political power. Every major battle in which King Arthur is supposed to have engaged is treated as an actual happening, and each is described in meticulous detail, complete with maps and campaign charts. What a few years ago was thought be a futile quest now is being taken seriously: that only a historical person who led real battles and produced major victories could have inspired the centuries of stories and legends.

Product Info

ISBN: 0713726334

ISBN-13: 9780713726336

Publisher: Blandford

Year: 1996

Type: Used

Binding: Hardcover

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Country: United States