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King Arthur
Author: Nicholas J. Higham
language: en
Publisher: Yale University Press
Release Date: 2018-11-20
"A leading medievalist takes a clear-eyed look at the evidence for the existence of the legendary Arthur." — The Sunday Times "Best Paperbacks of 2021" According to legend, King Arthur saved Britain from the Saxons and reigned over it gloriously sometime around A.D. 500. Whether or not there was a "real" King Arthur has all too often been neglected by scholars; most period specialists today declare themselves agnostic on this important matter. In this erudite volume, Nick Higham sets out to solve the puzzle, drawing on his original research and expertise to determine precisely when, and why, the legend began. Higham surveys all the major attempts to prove the origins of Arthur, weighing up and debunking hitherto claimed connections with classical Greece, Roman Dalmatia, Sarmatia, and the Caucasus. He then explores Arthur's emergence in Wales—up to his rise to fame at the hands of Geoffrey of Monmouth. Certain to arouse heated debate among those committed to defending any particular Arthur, Higham's book is an essential study for anyone seeking to understand how Arthur's story began. "Likely to be the definitive text on the legendary warrior for the foreseeable future. With his profound knowledge of the rules of historical narrative and patient but forensic analysis of the evidence, Higham's riveting book brings the historical Arthur to what may be his last, decisive battle." —Max Adams, author of The First Kingdom "Fascinating, authoritative analysis." —P. D. Smith, The Guardian "Intelligent and eminently readable . . . For fans of a fascinating story that is wonderfully well told, this is the perfect book to take you back to King Arthur's time." — All About History
The Weather in the Icelandic Sagas
Author: Bernadine McCreesh
language: en
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Release Date: 2019-01-15
The descriptions of the weather in medieval Icelandic sagas have long been considered unimportant, mere adjuncts to the action. This is not true: the way the weather is depicted can give us an insight into the minds of medieval Icelanders. The first part of this book illustrates how the Christian world-view of authors of the twelfth to fourteenth centuries influenced their descriptions of meteorological conditions in earlier times. The second part is more literary in approach. It points out the formulaic nature of descriptions of storms, and shows how references to the weather help to structure the narrative in some sagas. It also demonstrates how medieval Icelandic attitudes to the weather affect the portrayal of the hero.
Oral Epics of Central Asia
Author: Nora K. Chadwick
language: en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date: 2010-06-03
This book examines the oral literature of the nomadic Turkic peoples.