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- Where did Arthur, sixth century dux bellorum, fight his battles?
- Against whom did he fight and when?
- What is the truth about a possible Roman connection to Arthur?
- Can we decide where his chief capital was?
- Do we know if he was a king of Britain, or only said to have been king?
- Can we learn about battle sites from place names in Britain?
- Has archeology given us any new information on Arthur?
- Did the Arthurian period of prosperity end because of climate change or the
Great Plague of 542 - 547?
- Were there Saxons in Britain before Hengist and Horsa?
- Was Arthur an admiral as well as a general?
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These and many related questions are all addressed in this new analysis that considers new
evidence and draws some startling conclusions. The result of over twenty years of
meticulous research that delved into ancient maps, historical records, Latin and
medieval manuscripts, archeological findings, and other rarely used materials, this book
challenges much of the accepted wisdom about Arthur and puts him on a firm historical
footing.
260 pages, illustrated, maps, index, Item no. 416-5. $38.00
Combines in one book The Battles of Arthur
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Further in-depth information for
The Battles of Arthur:
Manuscripts:
- Nennius Harleian MS, British Library, Courtesy of the British Library, UK
- Nennius Vatican MS, page 1, Courtesy of the Vatican Library
- Nennius Vatican MS, page 2, Courtesy of the Vatican Library
Portrait:
- Symmachus, Roman ancestor of Arthur, Courtesy of Alinari