The History of the Kings of Britain

By: Geoffrey Of Monmouth

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Synopsis: Completed in 1136, The History of the Kings of Britain traces the story of the realm from its supposed foundation by Brutus to the coming of the Saxons some two thousand years later. Vividly portraying legendary and semi-legendary figures such as Lear, Cymbeline, Merlin the magician and the most famous of all British heroes, King Arthur, it is as much myth as it is history and its veracity was questioned by other medieval writers. But Geoffrey of Monmouth's powerful evocation of illustrious men and deeds captured the imagination of subsequent generations, and his influence can be traced through the works of Malory, Shakespeare, Dryden and Tennyson. Translated and with an introduction by Lewis Thorpe.

Book Quality:: Excellent
Book Size:: 384 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9780140441703
Publisher:: Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated
Date of Addition:: 09/02/14
Copyrighted By:: Lewis Thorpe
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Nonfiction, Biographies and Memoirs, Politics and Government
Submitted By:: Daproim Africa
Proofread By:: Daproim Africa
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.