| The Quest for Arthur's Britain Contributor(s): Ashe, Geoffrey (Author) |
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ISBN: 0897332873 ISBN-13: 9780897332873 Publisher: Academy Chicago Publishers OUR PRICE: $16.16 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 1987 Annotation: The story of Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table is the chief myth of Britain. But is it something more than myth? Solid facts have emerged through the recent work of archaeologists. This book examines the historical foundations of the Arthurian tradition, and then presents the results of excavations to date at Cadbury (reputed site of Camelot), Tintagel, Glastonbury and less-known places. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Europe - Medieval |
| Dewey: 942 |
| LCCN: 2001522561 |
| Physical Information: 1.26" H x 5.87" W x 8.83" (0.77 lbs) 318 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Medieval (500-1453) - Cultural Region - British Isles |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The legend of Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table dominates the mythology of Britain, but could this story prove more fact than fiction? Recent archaeological findings have lead Geoffrey Ashe to believe there is more truth to Arthurian legend than previously accepted. The Quest for Arthur's Britain examines the historical foundation of the Arthurian tradition, and presents the remarkable results of excavations to date at Cadbury (reputed site of Camelot), Tintagel, Glastonbury and many places known almost exclusively to Arthurian scholars. |