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The most complete guide ever to the real Arthurian world and the legends that surround it He defeated the Saxons so decisively at the Battle of Badon that he held the Saxon invasion of Britain at bay for at least a generation. He has inspired more stories, books and films than any other historical or legendary figure.
But who was the real King Arthur? Here is the most comprehensive guide to the real Arthurian world and the legends that surround and often obscure it. Sifting fact from fancy, Mike Ashley reveals the originals not only of King Arthur but also of Merlin. Guinevere, Lancelot and the knights of the Round Table - as well as all the major Arthurian sites.
He traces each of the legends as they developed and brilliantly shows how they were later used to inspire major works of art, poetry, fiction and film. 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 The real Arthur and the real Merlin never knew each other The real Lancelot was not British but was closer to a sixth-century asylum-seeker The Holy Grail legend probably grew out of a cosmic catastrophe that could have destroyed most of civilization
Mike Ashley is author and editor of many Mammoth titles including crime-fiction collections such as The Mammoth Book of Locked Room Mysteries. The Mammoth Book of Roman Whodunnits and the Mammoth Book of Historical Whodunnits.
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Librería: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, Estados Unidos de America
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Librería: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, Estados Unidos de America
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Librería: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Reino Unido
Hardback. Condición: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Nº de ref. del artículo: GOR001358180
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Librería: Three Geese in Flight Celtic Books, Los Angeles, CA, Estados Unidos de America
Paperback. Condición: Fine. First English Edition. Fine Trade Paperback. First English Edition. 8vo. Collectible First English Edition "The Mammoth Book Of King Arthur Reality and legend the Beginning and the fall. Clean, no writing or marks. See our scans 670 pp. Every theory on the historical Arthur debated in a popular fashion. Dictionary of Arthurian names, and locals as well as a guide to novels and films. Put this in your glove compartment and you'll be set for any breakdown, traffic or beach. Clean, tight. Excellent epic of Arthurian lore. Pristine. See our Three Geese in Flight Book Scans. Nº de ref. del artículo: 015600
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Librería: Old Goat Books, Waterloo, ON, Canada
paperback. Condición: Near Fine. Some shelf wear. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9792168
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