The World of King Arthur
A beautifully illustrated
and informative survey
that explores the world of
Arthur and the impact of
the Arthurian legends on
history and the arts.
King Arthur, Camelot, Excalibur, Merlin, the Holy Grail, Lancelot, and Guinevere—the names conjure up vibrant images of medieval Europe, of chivalry, and of romance. But did Arthur really exist, or is Camelot only a dream?
Christopher Snyder examines the realities and the impact of the Arthurian legends. Medieval texts and archaeological discoveries are used to piece together a picture of the fifth and sixth centuries, when Arthur was believed to have reigned as champion of the Britons. Welsh and Breton bards sang the exploits of Arthur and his knights, in turn inspiring French poets like Chrétien de Troyes to compose the first chivalric…
$32.00
January 25, 2011Christopher Snyder is Chair of the Department of History and Politics at Marymount University in Arlington, Virginia. His books include An Age of Tyrants and The World of King Arthur.
