The History of the Kings of Britain

Name: The History of the Kings of Britain
SKU: 18971428
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Geoffrey of Monmouth

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"An insightful stroll down history lane"

Review by Duane on 24th December, 2011

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Geoffrey of Monmouth's The History of the Kings of Britain – whether taken in a historically accurate or imaginary context – is one fantastical read. Amongst other things, this is the first true “modern” account and compilation of the Arthurian legend, and for that reason alone, it is worth your time. Geoffrey's descriptive method of writing keeps you well interested from start to finish.

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Little is definitively known of the life and schooling of Geoffrey of Monmouth, but his extraordinary literary works have survived centuries as a testament to his legacy. Around the time of Geoffrey's life, the written Arthurian legends were mostly fragmentary and often incoherent. He therefore took on the task of creating the first full biographies of King Arthur and Merlin, which from that point on remained the quintessential source for all Arthurian legend tales. His finest work, "The History of the Kings of Britain", traces the reign of nearly a hundred British kings, beginning with the nation's mythical founder, Brutus. It is an imaginative and meticulously written masterpiece. Modeled after the �nied, one half of the work is devoted towards the first ten centuries of British history. The second half, comprising about two centuries, focuses primarily around King Arthur, the rise and fall of the Round Table, and the declining fortunes of Arthur's heirs.

Release date Australia

January 1st, 2011

Author

Geoffrey of Monmouth

Pages

130

Audience

General (US: Trade)

Dimensions

152x229x8

ISBN-13

9781420940664

Product ID

18971428

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