King Arthur

Myth-Making and History

Nonfiction, History, Medieval
Cover of the book King Arthur by N. J. Higham, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: N. J. Higham ISBN: 9781134614288
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: July 5, 2005
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: N. J. Higham
ISBN: 9781134614288
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: July 5, 2005
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

This seminal new study explores how and why historians and writers from the Middle Ages to the present day have constructed different accounts of this well-loved figure.

N. J Higham offers an in-depth examintaion of the first two Arthurian texts: the History of the Britons and the Welsh Annals. He argues that historians have often been more influenced by what the idea of Arthur means in their present context than by such primary sources

King Arthur: Myth-making and History illuminates and discusses some central points of debate:

*  What role was Arthur intended to perform in the political and cultural worlds that constructed him?
* How did the idea of King Arthur evolve? 
* What did the myth of Arthur mean to both authors and their audiences?

King Arthur: Myth-making and History is fascinating reading for anyone interested in the origins and evolution of the Arthurian legend.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

This seminal new study explores how and why historians and writers from the Middle Ages to the present day have constructed different accounts of this well-loved figure.

N. J Higham offers an in-depth examintaion of the first two Arthurian texts: the History of the Britons and the Welsh Annals. He argues that historians have often been more influenced by what the idea of Arthur means in their present context than by such primary sources

King Arthur: Myth-making and History illuminates and discusses some central points of debate:

*  What role was Arthur intended to perform in the political and cultural worlds that constructed him?
* How did the idea of King Arthur evolve? 
* What did the myth of Arthur mean to both authors and their audiences?

King Arthur: Myth-making and History is fascinating reading for anyone interested in the origins and evolution of the Arthurian legend.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Regionalism in East Asia by N. J. Higham
Cover of the book The Silence of Great Zimbabwe by N. J. Higham
Cover of the book Creative Approaches to Teaching Grammar by N. J. Higham
Cover of the book Education and Policy in England in the Twentieth Century by N. J. Higham
Cover of the book Security Challenges in the Euro-Med Area in the 21st Century by N. J. Higham
Cover of the book Anthropology and Climate Change by N. J. Higham
Cover of the book Anger Control Training by N. J. Higham
Cover of the book Judaism in Biological Perspective by N. J. Higham
Cover of the book Sexual Offending Against Children by N. J. Higham
Cover of the book Animal Models for Psychiatry by N. J. Higham
Cover of the book Trade Among Multinationals (RLE International Business) by N. J. Higham
Cover of the book Routledge International Handbook of Crime and Gender Studies by N. J. Higham
Cover of the book Introducing Corpora in Translation Studies by N. J. Higham
Cover of the book Social Complexity in the Making by N. J. Higham
Cover of the book Hamas, Popular Support and War in the Middle East by N. J. Higham
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy