King Arthur [Paperback]

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The historical Arthur — if he existed — was likely a 5th or 6th-century Romano-British war leader who defended Celtic Britain against Saxon invaders. This account strips away centu ries of medieval romance to examine what little evidence remains: shadowy chronicles, Welsh poetry, archaeological finds, and the tangled legends that grew around a figure who became the most famous king in Western literature. Was he a real commander who won twelve battles? A composite of several leaders? Pure myth? The book navigates the gap between history and legend, exploring how a possible Dark Age warlord became the king of Camelot, complete with Round Table, Excalibur, and Guinevere. For readers who want the history behind the mythology — or who simply want to understand how thoroughly we've reinvented Arthur over the centuries. Show more