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Britain AD: A Quest for Arthur, England and the Anglo-Saxons by Francis Pryor (Hardcover, 2004)
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In this book, which accompanies and expands on his Channel 4 television series, leading archaeologist Francis Pryor retells the story of King Arthur, legendary king of the Britons, tracing it back to its Bronze Age originsThe legend of King Arthur and Camelot is one of the most enduring in Britain's history, spanning centuries and surviving invasions by Angles, Vikings and Normans. In his latest book Francis Pryor -- one of Britain's most celebrated archaeologists and author of the acclaimed Britain B. C. and Seahenge -- traces the story of Arthur back to its ancient origins. Putting forth the compelling idea that most of the key elements of the Arthurian legends are deeply rooted in Bronze and Iron Ages (the sword Excalibur, the Lady of the Lake, the Sword in the Stone and so on), Pryor argues that the legends' survival mirrors a flourishing, indigenous culture that endured through the Roman occupation of Britain, and the subsequent invasions of the so-called Dark Ages. As in Britain B. C. , Pryor roots his story in the very landscape, from Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh, to South Cadbury Castle in Somerset and Tintagel in Cornwall. He traces the story back to the 5th-century King ArtProduct Identifiers
PublisherHarperCollins
ISBN-139780007181865
eBay Product ID (ePID)86972900
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Number of Pages304 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameBritain Ad: a Quest for Arthur, England and the Anglo-Saxons
Publication Year2004
SubjectHistory
TypeTextbook
AuthorFrancis Pryor
FormatHardcover
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Item Height240 mm
Item Weight635 g
Item Width159 mm
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Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorFrancis Pryor
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- 01 Mar, 2024
If your interested in our history and archeology this is a wonderful book
Very interesting and informative look at our past. Makes you re think our history.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
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