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01 Jun, 2018
This book should be given pride of place on anyone's bookshelf, or coffee table.
1 of 1 found this helpful Book is beautiful and impressively designed. Historical research is thorough and methodology can be followed by the reader. Facts can be checked and authenticated easily. It brings British history to life as never before. This is the Uther Pendragon III of ancient lore, who has been remembered, and extolled, for his remarkable valour and deeds of warfare to protect and promote his people of Britain. The authors deserve recognition for their work in bringing this history to light. Marvellous.
01 Jun, 2018
Even the Romans recognised Arthur, they had to! Time we did too.
It has to be understood that this book, and others by the same authors, is the fruit of original research. The language is plain and simple, and straight to the point - this is how it is. And it's easy to follow. Concrete physical evidence for Arthur, in the shape of old documents, church records, monuments and relics, is overwhelming. Nothing is on trust, no other academic researcher is quoted - there is no need. Corroboration is in the form of real artifacts that speak for themselves. As Alan Wilson says, "It is harder to miss Arthur than to find him." And that short sentence says it all. Academic detractors and doubters need to go back to school. This is real history, done properly.
01 Jun, 2018
The title is somewhat misleading but don't be put off as all is revealed. And it's not what you think.
Essentially, this is the story of an onlooker, not directly involved in the research, following the trail to reveal Arthur I and Arthur II of Britain. It's well written and a good guide for those feeling slightly tentative about the subject matter. It's interesting for its journalistic quality. We are literally taken on a journey to the places, and many of the texts, uncovered by the historians Wilson and Blackett. The author, Adrian Gilbert, becomes more and more enthralled by the hitherto hidden history that is revealed to him gradually as he asks questions and is taken on various mystery tours of the Kingdom of Arthur. It is a good basis for a holiday itinerary to the sites unveiled in the process.