EXPLORING THE WORLD OF KING ARTHUR by Christopher Snyder ( 9780500289044 )

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Title:

EXPLORING THE WORLD OF KING ARTHUR

By:

Christopher Snyder

Format:

Paperback

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£12.95

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£9.45

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ISBN 10:

0500289042

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9780500289044

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Publisher:

THAMES & HUDSON LTD

Pub. date:

31 January, 2011

Pages:

192

Description:

Examines the historical realities and impact of the Arthurian legends on history and the arts. This book traces the development of Arthurian literature in medieval Europe, moving from Britain and France to Germany where writers like Wolfram von Eschenbach brought the stories of the Grail and Tristan into association with Arthur.

Synopsis:

In this lavishly illustrated and rich survey, Christopher Snyder examines the historical realities and impact of the Arthurian legends on history and the arts. Snyder traces the development of Arthurian literature in medieval Europe, moving from Britain and France to Germany where writers like Wolfram von Eschenbach brought the stories of the Grail and Tristan into association with Arthur. The book also offers a unique look at: the impact that Arthur had on European chivalry and monarchy; the 19th-century revival of interest in Arthur; 20th century adherents to the myth of Camelot; and, Arthurian websites.

Illustrations:

262 illustrations, 64 in colour

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Imprint:

Thames & Hudson Ltd

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Returnable

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