Separating fiction from history in a matter that has long vexed historians, the author demonstrates in an earlier McFarland book that the true King Arthur was a Celtic king of post-Roman Britain who lived in the late fifth and early sixth centuries. In an effort to further authenticate the Celtic Arthur as the legendary king, the author examines here the roles of six major figures of the period A.D. 383-518: Vortimer, Vitalinus, Cunedda, Cerdic, Octha, and Mordred. Through an extensive analysis of Arthur's 12 battles listed in the Historia Brittonum, this work explores both the influences of the High King's allies, and the shifting allegiance of those Britons who joined with Arthur's enemies. A battle list provides possible geographic locations for each of the battles, including a new site for Arthur's fateful battle at Camlann.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Mcfarland & Co Inc
ISBN-13
9780786445097
eBay Product ID (ePID)
94967075
Product Key Features
Author
Frank D. Reno
Publication Name
Historic Figures of the Arthurian Era: Authenticating the Enemies and Allies of Britain's Post-Roman King
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
History
Publication Year
2009
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
358 Pages
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Frank D. Reno
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
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