![]() ![]() For example, was Britain's Dark Ages a transitory, unimportant period? Or did the Celtic resistance against the Anglo-Saxons ? a resistance identified with Arthur ? profoundly affect the development of the British Isles? # 'A useful compendium of information about the Arthurian problem, the Arthurian legend, and about what archaeology says of western Britain between A.D. An outline of Arthurian Britain takes shape, and several fascinating questions emerge. The Quest for Arthur's Britain examines the historical foundations of the Arthurian tradition and then, in five archaeological chapters, presents the results of excavations to date at Cadbury's reputed site of Camelot, Tintagel, Glastonbury and less-known places. # Solid facts have emerged through the recent work of archaeologists. But is it something more than a myth? Most scholars now regard Arthur's reality as probable and accept 'Arthurian Britain' as a meaningful historical term. # The story of Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table is the chief myth of Britain. There are illustrations, maps and tables all to help with the legend. ![]() First published in Britain in 1968 by The Pall Mall Press Ltd and published by Paladin in 1971, reprinted in 1971, 1972 (twice), 19, the spine is creased from use, not abuse, with some creasing to the front cover. ![]() # THE QUEST FOR ARTHUR'S BRITAIN by Geoffrey Ashe 1975 # THIS BOOK: Classified as VERY GOOD, this is the 1975 edition. ![]()
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