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Exploring the World of King Arthur
Christopher Snyder(Author)
Thames & Hudson Ltd (Publisher)
Will be published approx. on 31. January 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-0-500-28904-4 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Illustrations
198 Illustrations, black and white; 64 Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 244 mm
Width: 188 mm
Weight
660 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-500-28904-4 (9780500289044)
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Previous edition

Christopher Snyder
Exploring the World of King Arthur
Book
10/2000
Thames & Hudson Ltd
€42.23
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Person
Christopher Snyder is Chair of the Department of History and Politics at Marymount University in Arlington,Virginia.
Content
I. Introduction: Who Was Arthur? * II. Background: Celts and Romans III: The Age of Arthur (AD400-600) * IV: The Chronicles of the Britons V: The Legends of the Britons * VI: Monarchy, Chivalry and the Return of Arthur * VII: The Quest for Camelot * VIII: Conclusion: An Age of Arthur