King Arthur (Myths and Legends) - Softcover
From his court at Camelot, King Arthur ruled over a unified Britain in a mythical age of peace and prosperity. His glory, however, would be short-lived. For even as he drew the sword from the stone, a doom settled over Arthur that would see his kingdom fall to betrayal and war. In this book, Daniel Mersey retells the great stories of Arthur, from his winning of Excalibur and his marriage to Guinevere, through his battle with the giant in France and his war against the army of Rome to the treachery of Mordred and his death at Camlann. Supporting this narrative is an exploration of the different facets of Arthurian myth, including the numerous conflicting theories of his historical origin, the tales of Welsh folklore and Medieval romance, and even his various portrayals in the modern media. Presented with both classic and newly commissioned artwork this book is an easy-to-read, yet highly detailed introduction to the complex body of myth and legend that surrounds Britain's greatest hero.
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[...] I highly recommend this book. This book will be a joy to read for both the historian and the laymen and no particular deep background is necessary to just pick this up and start reading. I found the book interesting from a historical perspective and I think there could be a wealth of material useful to the historical wargamer. I can see about a dozen different ideas for your favorite miniature wargames here. --Outpostzero.net
King Arthur was informative, expertly researched and written in a way that didn't make it out to be boring. This is the first book that I read in the Myths and Legends series. With the way it went, I can't wait to go back for more. --The Bookish Owl
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King Arthur was informative, expertly researched and written in a way that didn't make it out to be boring. This is the first book that I read in the Myths and Legends series. With the way it went, I can't wait to go back for more. --The Bookish Owl
This book combines a retelling of the Arthurian stories with a historical analysis to give readers a detailed, yet accessible, introduction to one of the most enduring figures in the mythology of Britain.
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- PublisherOsprey Publishing
- Publication date2013
- ISBN 10 1780967233
- ISBN 13 9781780967233
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages80
- IllustratorLathwell Alan
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