On the Trail of the Real St George: 2 - Softcover

Hayes, Oliver

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1907791523 ISBN 13: 9781907791529

Publisher: Bretwalda Books, 2012

Synopsis

Entertaining yet scholarly account of how an obscure saint from the Middle East has become the patron saint of England and one of the most popular saints in the world.

St George is one of the most instantly recognisable saints that has ever existed. His bold red cross on a white background waves from football terraces wherever England play, flutters from cars and flies proudly from English flagpoles everywhere. And yet surprisingly few people are aware of where he has come from, how he developed and what has made him what he is today.

In this book, the truth behind the legend is revealed. Was there really a dragon? How did St George get his red cross? Why is he England's patron saint?.

This fascinating book draws on the most recent academic research into folklore and legends to put together an accurate account of St George's original life story, and how he has developed in folklore and legend to become what he is today.

About this title

From the Back Cover

Dragon-slayer, English hero, martyr, warrior, soldier and saint -- St George has been all these things. But who was the real St George?

St George is one of the most instantly recognisable saints who has ever existed. His bold red cross on a white background waves from football terraces wherever England play, flutters from cars and flies proudly from English flagpoles everywhere. And yet surprisingly few people are aware of where he has come from, how he developed and what has made him what he is today.

In this book, the truth behind the legend is revealed. Was there really a dragon? How did St George get his red cross? Why is he England's patron saint? Why do so many people think he was a bacon salesman?

This fascinating book draws on the most recent academic research into folklore and legends to put together an accurate account of St George's original life story, and how he has developed in folklore and legend to become what he is today.

About the Author

Rupert Matthews has written over 150 books for different publishers, achieving significant sales in a variety of markets both in the UK and abroad. His works have been translated into 19 languages and have been shortlisted for a number of awards. Rupert has been a freelance writer for 20 years, working in-house at a major book publisher before going freelance.

Edition details

• Publisher: Bretwalda Books
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1907791523
• ISBN 13: 9781907791529
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 96