
Merlin
The Prophet and His History
Geoffrey Ashe(Author)
The History Press Ltd
Published on 1. October 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-0-7509-4150-1 (ISBN)
Description
Geoffrey Ashe's book on this legendary figure offers a succession of surprises. The Merlin of legend was born to be a magician. He was 'immaculately' conceived and was able to interpret dreams and utter prophecies. Even his fate was imbued with magic. Like Arthur, he acquired immortality and sleeps on Bardsey Island, in a subterranean chamber with nine companions. Ashe reveals the man behind the myth, establishing beyond doubt the historicity of a Welsh prophet called Myrddin Emrys. Despite his 'supernatural' status it is Merlin, of all the great characters of the Arthurian world, who has the strongest claim to have existed.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Stroud
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
17 Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 130 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
227 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7509-4150-1 (9780750941501)
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