PENDRAGON : The Definitive Account of the Origins of Arthur

Blake, Steve; Lloyd, Scott

ISBN 10: 0712631216 / ISBN 13: 9780712631211

Published by Rider & Co, London, 2000

About this Item

This copy is in fine condition bound in black cloth covered boards with bright gilt titling to the spine. This copy is bright, tight and square. There is some mild age tanning to the page edges but this does not encroach upon the text. The unclipped dust wrapper is in new condition. International postal rates are calculated on a book weighing 1 Kilo, in cases where the book weighs more than 1 Kilo increased postal rates will be quoted, where the book weighs less then postage will be reduced accordingly. Pendragon: The Definitive Account of the Origins of Arthur is a book by Steve Blake and Scott Lloyd that delves into the historical origins of King Arthur. The authors separate legend from fact, exploring Arthur?s story through literary and geographical sources. They argue that Arthur was not the romanticized Christian king of medieval tales but rather a Dark Age warlord known as the "Leader of Battles". The book traces Arthur?s family tree, identifies his warriors, and pinpoints his battlegrounds. Using maps and original sources, Blake and Lloyd challenge conventional theories about Arthur?s identity and even attempt to solve the mystery of his burial site. If you're fascinated by Arthurian history and want a fresh perspective on the legendary figure, this book offers a compelling read. Ref Y 6.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: PENDRAGON : The Definitive Account of the Origins of Arthur
• Publisher: Rider & Co, London
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0712631216
• ISBN 13: 9780712631211
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: As New

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Synopsis

This book reveals the raw truth behind the colourful legends about Arthur and his Round Table, his battles, his court and his death. Blake and Lloyd prove that Arthur was once a real Dark Age warlord with an extensive family and a band of fearsome warriors at his command. His life story was politicised and mythologised by the very forces who sought to suppress him. But - as Blake and Lloyd reveal - traces of the real Arthur still survive. Pendragon takes us on an adventure back to the time and ancient landscape in which Arthur actually ruled. En route, the authors explode many accepted yet flawed theories and redefine the boundaries of Dark Age Britain. They reveal Arthur's true legacy and restore a national treasure to its rightful owners. Ultimately, they return a leader to the lands that still bear his mark and solve one of the greatest mysteries of the last 600 years by laying him to rest in his true grave.

About the Author

Between them Steve Blake and Scott Lloyd have devoted decades of research to the subject of Arthur and Ancient Britain. They are co-founders of the Centre for Arthurian Studies at the North East Wales Institute, affiliate of the University of Wales, and enjoy strong links the 'Camelot' research project at Rochester University in America. They advise and promote the world's leading Arthurian Collection housed in Flintshire Library HQ, and are currently working with the Welsh Academic Press on a leading series of Welsh Arthurian source material.