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Who was 'Merlin', and what is his true place in history? Did he advise and assist King Arthur on his road to the throne and subsequent search for the 'Holy Grail"? Or should both Merlin and Arthur, along with his famous 'Knights of the Round Table' be firmly consigned to the rich canon of myth long associated with Britain's 'Dark Age'? In this book, Christopher Davson sets out to answer these questions firmly and authoritatively by allowing 'Merlin' to tell his own tale, from his early upbringing to his death, and by so doing gives him, and all the many characters traditionally associated with him, a true name and a true place in history. This epic tale brings to life the true 'Celtic Renaissance' of Merlin's times. It is full of verve, inventiveness and wit, and its remarkable conclusions and all the evidence leading to them are fully supported by the accompanying Commentary, which details sources and backgrounds to the events described. It is a book for 'Arthurians' everywhere; for historians and academics; and most importantly for anyone intrigued by these famous legends who seeks to know the real truth.
| ISBN | 1857764803 | | DEWEY edition | DC21 | | ISBN13 | 9781857764802
(What's this?) | | Pages | 428 | | Publisher | Book Guild Ltd | | Volumes | 001 | | Imprint | Book Guild Ltd | | Weight (grammes) | 1021 | | Format | Hardback | | Published in | Brighton | | Publication date | 01 Aug 2000 | | Height (mm) | 135 | | Library of Congress | PR6054.A89 | | Width (mm) | 216 | | DEWEY | 823.92 | | Academic level | General |
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