num_pages: 496
description: We are all familiar with the heroic deeds and enchantments of the legendary tales surrounding King Arthur. But what evidence is there for a real figure beneath the myth and romance?Arthur's Britain assembles a wealth of information about the history of Arthur by delving into the shadowy period in which he lived. Drawing on evidence from written and archaeological sources, Leslie Alcock , who directed the famous excavation at Cadbury Castle in Somerset, England, sifts history from fiction to take us back to life between the fourth and seventh centuries. He also provides fascinating detail on how the Britons actually lived, worshipped, dressed, and fought to uncover the real world and people behind the Arthurian legends.
language: English
title: Arthur's Britain
titlecomplete: Arthur's Britain (Classic History)
characters: King Arthur
genres: British Literature, Medieval History, European History, Archaeology, Nonfiction, Ancient History, Medieval, Mythology, Arthurian, History
ratings_count: 233
places: Britain
publisher: Penguin Books