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The History of the Kings of Britain
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Description for The History of the Kings of Britain
Paperback. Editor(s): Faletra, Michael A. Translator(s): Faletra, Michael A. Series: Broadview Editions. Num Pages: 307 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3D; 3F; 3H; HBJD1; HBLA; HBLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 141 x 19. Weight in Grams: 344.
The History of the Kings of Britain is arguably the most influential text written in England in the Middle Ages. The work narrates a linear history of pre-Saxon Britain, from its founding by Trojan exiles to the loss of native British (Celtic) sovereignty in the face of Germanic invaders. Along the way, Geoffrey introduces readers to such familiar figures as King Lear, Cymbeline, Vortigern, the prophet Merlin, and a host of others. Most importantly, he provides the first birth-to-death account of the life of King Arthur. His focus on that king's reign sparked the vogue for Arthurian romance throughout medieval ... Read more
The History of the Kings of Britain is arguably the most influential text written in England in the Middle Ages. The work narrates a linear history of pre-Saxon Britain, from its founding by Trojan exiles to the loss of native British (Celtic) sovereignty in the face of Germanic invaders. Along the way, Geoffrey introduces readers to such familiar figures as King Lear, Cymbeline, Vortigern, the prophet Merlin, and a host of others. Most importantly, he provides the first birth-to-death account of the life of King Arthur. His focus on that king's reign sparked the vogue for Arthurian romance throughout medieval ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Broadview Press Ltd Canada
Number of pages
312
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Series
Broadview Editions
Condition
New
Weight
343g
Number of Pages
307
Place of Publication
Peterborough, Canada
ISBN
9781551116396
SKU
V9781551116396
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About Geoffrey
Michael A. Faletra is Assistant Professor of English at Reed College, Portland, Oregon.
Reviews for The History of the Kings of Britain
Faletra has created a superb addition to Broadview's increasingly strong catalog of medieval texts for the classroom. This volume will likely be the version of Geoffrey's humble style for a new generation of students, and it has much to offer them.
Matthew Fisher, University of California, Los Angeles, from Speculum ... Read more
Matthew Fisher, University of California, Los Angeles, from Speculum ... Read more