Recent archeological discovery and textual analysis of original sources led the authors of this book to search for the identity of the true King Arthur. The dates of the two known historical events in his life are established in the Dark Ages rather than the Middle Ages. A picture of Britain in the late-5th century emerges as a land reverted to tribal strife after Roman evacuation, beset by foreign invasions from the Picts, Irish and Anglo-Saxons. Arthur is discovered to have come from a tribe resettled in northern central Wales, and to have led a nationalist Christian pact of British tribes against the pagan invaders. "Arthur", the authors conclude, is merely a title, and his true name Owen Ddantgwyn. They also identify his burial place as a mound called The Berth, north-west of Shrewsbury.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A lovely piece of research,
By Claire J (Paris, France) - See all my reviews
This review is from: King Arthur: the True Story (Hardcover)
An absolutely fascinating angle on the King Arthur legend. Phillips and Keatman not only propose that the story originated in central England rather than the southwest of the country as previously supposed, but they identify ruins that they are convinced was the real Camelot. This book has done more than any I have read so far to prove that Arthur was an historical figure. I have visited the place they claim was Arthur's burial site and it really is a beautiful and mysterious location. I have spoken to other British historians who tend to think that the site should be properly excavated. Although it is full of scholarly research this book is very easy to read.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Mostly Flawed, Partly Fun Reading,
By D.A.Knight (Ontario, Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: King Arthur: The True Story (Library Binding)
Mostly flawed exploration, based on documents that they treat far more seriously than they should. It is a success, as an introductory work for new readers in this genre. It covers all the main points of the main legends. But as history? My favourite chapter, was the one on Vortigern, though it didn't reveal anything new. I always like to see this historical character gaining wider exposure in these pop-paperback pseudo-histories: the popular culture has never embraced him, as much as Arthur, Merlin, etc. This book, at least, goes someways to addressing that. Otherwise, the highpoints of the book are the maps, photos, and some great black and white drawings (page 196!). The chronology at the back of the book was useful. Some dates however, seem to differ, from author to author, on some events. But, its strength lies in following the times the events may have happened, through cultural changes, until the times they became popularized by now famous authors. If by chance, I seem harsh at all with this book, it is perhaps because I have all the books in their bibliography already.
1 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
NOT One of The Exciting Non-Fiction Books,
By Robert Jordan "John Willis" (Florida, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: King Arthur: The True Story (Library Binding)
Don't expect this book to be full of excitement. If you do that this book will be one of the worst books you will have ever read. This book is hard to follow but it helps when they put summaries at the end of each chapter. If you are looking for information about the story of king arthur I would say buy this book. If you are looking for a "history channel like" documantary that has exciting pictures and detailed descriptions I would not suggest this book.
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