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Author:
Mersey, Daniel.
Title:
King Arthur / by Daniel Mersey ; illustrated by Alan Lathwell.
Publisher:
Rosen Publishing,
Copyright Date:
2015
Description:
88 pages : illustrations (some colour) ; 24 cm.
Subject:
Arthur,--King.
Great Britain--History--To 1066.
Britons--Kings and rulers--Folklore.
Notes:
Originally published: Oxford : Osprey Publishing, 2013. Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Introduction -- The medieval Arthur -- The Celtic Arthur -- The historical Arthur -- Glossary -- For further reading -- Index.
Summary:
There are almost too many stories and myths surrounding the legendary King Arthur to count. It's no simple task to recount this constantly shifting and varying tale, but this entertaining and illuminating volume tackles three central developments in his story: Celtic, medieval, and historical. Vivid artwork helps illustrate the story and depict the changing visions of Arthur through time. Photographs show the reader where key events are said to have taken place. Excerpts from the texts put readers right in the action, inspiring them to learn more about this fascinating figure of legend.
Series:
Heroes and legends
ISBN:
1477781358
9781477781357
OCLC:
(OCoLC)880541424
LCCN:
2014020516
Locations:
GDPF771 -- Urbandale Public Library (Urbandale)

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