No other imaginary or mythological character has amassed the number of tales that King Arthur has. The enormous task of consolidating all of the people, places, facts, and countless other elements involved in Arthurian history into one volume might seem remarkable. Add that it shoudl be organized into a user-friendly reference book, "dictionary-style, " and you might call it impossible. But Mike Dixon-Kennedy has done just that in "Athurian Myth & Legend: An A-Z of People and places."..Although many of the stories ...
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No other imaginary or mythological character has amassed the number of tales that King Arthur has. The enormous task of consolidating all of the people, places, facts, and countless other elements involved in Arthurian history into one volume might seem remarkable. Add that it shoudl be organized into a user-friendly reference book, "dictionary-style, " and you might call it impossible. But Mike Dixon-Kennedy has done just that in "Athurian Myth & Legend: An A-Z of People and places."..Although many of the stories associated with King Arthur have fantastical attributes like magical swords and love potions, they all appear to have at least some foundation in history. Some have very definite Celtic origins, whereas other come from still further afiield..... To read these stories as just that -- stories -- is fascinating and will bring countless hours of enjoyment. To read between the lines and try to uncover a historical link in them will prove to be endlessly engaging.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Very Good. 0713727039 298pp including bibliography A to Z refernce guide Previous owner's name and date near top edge of half-title page and very light underlining in preface and pronunciation guide, otherwise book is AS NEW.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!