King Arthur, Liam Dale
King Arthur, Liam Dale
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King Arthur
The Legend of King Arthur, Excaliber & the Knights of the Round Table

Author: Liam Dale

Narrator: Liam Dale

Unabridged: 45 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: One Media iP

Published: 12/05/2023


Synopsis

Experience the fascinating world of history's great rulers without the need for lengthy tomes. Join The History Journals on an immersive hourly tour into the lives of renowned and lesser-known Kings, Queens, and Conquerors.
Picture Tintagel, Cornwall, England, on a windswept day. It's a breathtaking locale that transcends the ordinary, especially for those enchanted by the legend of King Arthur. While traditional historical accounts may overlook England's beloved monarch, a visit to this rugged coastal enclave brings you closer to the heart of the Arthurian legend than anywhere else on Earth.
Some contend that Tintagel was the site of King Arthur's illustrious Camelot, while others affirm it as his very birthplace. As you unravel the narrative of Arthur's enigmatic origins, you'll discover why historical records remain curiously devoid of his presence.
Whether your fascination with King Arthur leans towards the historical or romantic, Tintagel offers an experience to captivate every appetite. As the tale unfolds before you, the enthralling blend of mythology and historical fact will cast an irresistible spell.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Francis on December 31, 2018

The author does a great job of analyzing all the contenders for a historical Arthur. I was quite saddened to have to agree with his conclusions because, like many, there is a power in believing in this dark age hero who stood out from all the other warriors, leaders, and kings who lived and died dur......more

Goodreads review by Liam on November 30, 2020

This is an attempt to demolish the idea that there is an identifiable historical figure who is the 'Real King Arthur'. It seems doomed to fail. Higham is not the first scholar to announce that the historical Arthur did not exist, Guy Halsall wrote a similar book in 2013. It’s unlikely he’ll be the l......more

Goodreads review by Julian on September 18, 2022

We all know about King Arthur don't we? He was either a local king or an army commander who fought the invading Saxons after the Romans had left Britain / England, wasn't he? At the end of the 5th Century? You should read this book to discover how true this is. This scholarly work brings the existen......more

Goodreads review by Jo on February 01, 2023

The author dissects the various theories as to who the historical figure that inspired the Arthur legends could be. Some specific people have been put forward whilst others have suggested they're stories from a certain culture. This was an interesting study with a well set out argument.......more

Goodreads review by Oftentimes on February 27, 2021

Some very good information about King Arthur and l like the conclusion: that the legend originated with (pseudo-)Nennius's Historia Brittonum, in the service of a Welsh kinglet. At least, the West European form of the legend. However the author fails in one vital duty: to explain how the legend spread......more