King Arthur's Country : One Land, Two Kings and Two Centuries That Changed Britain Forever.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Laycock, Stuart.

Contributor:

Gidlow, Christopher.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Arthurian romances--History and criticism.

Arthurian romances.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (233 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Havertown : Pen & Sword Books Limited, 2024.

Summary:

This book delves into the historical and legendary narratives surrounding King Arthur and the transformative centuries that shaped Britain. Combining historical analysis, archaeological evidence, and mythological exploration, it examines the transition from Roman Britain to the Anglo-Saxon period and the rise of the Mercian kingdom under King Penda. The authors investigate the historical fragments and cultural evolution tied to Arthurian legends, addressing questions of authenticity and historical accuracy. The work also explores the literary evolution of Arthurian tales, from early medieval sources to their romanticized depictions in later centuries. Aimed at historians, enthusiasts of Arthurian legends, and readers interested in Britain's early history, this book provides insights into the socio-political and cultural dynamics of a pivotal era. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Book Title

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Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1 Tribes, Rebels, Buckles, Militias and an Alliance

Chapter 2 Saxons, Quoit Brooch Style, Ambrosius, the Dobunni and Droitwich Salt

Chapter 3 The Sources: The Historia Brittonum and Arthur

Chapter 4 The Sources: Gildas and The Destruction of Britain

Chapter 5 The Sources: Other Material

Plates

Chapter 6 The Arthur Brooch, Arthur’s Alliance, Arthur’s Battles and St. Cadoc

Chapter 7 Cadell, Caninus, Penda and a New Dynasty in King Arthur’s Country

Chapter 8 Britons, Anglo-Saxons, Old Alliances Renewed and the Victory of Mercia

Chapter 9 A Britain Changed Forever

Notes

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ISBN:

9781399053617

1399053612

OCLC:

1478704119