Publisher's Synopsis
The Life of King Arthur From Ancient Historians and Authentic Documents by Joseph Ritson is a comprehensive exploration of the legendary figure of King Arthur. The book delves into the origins of Arthurian legends and the historical evidence that supports the existence of a real King Arthur. Ritson draws on a variety of sources, including medieval chronicles, Welsh poetry, and archaeological findings, to paint a vivid picture of Arthur's life and times. The book covers Arthur's birth, his rise to power, his battles against the Saxons, and his eventual downfall. Ritson also examines the many myths and legends that have grown up around Arthur over the centuries, including his association with the Knights of the Round Table, the Holy Grail, and Merlin the wizard. The Life of King Arthur From Ancient Historians and Authentic Documents is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history and mythology of one of the most enduring figures in Western literature.1825. The curious work now offered to the world was prepared by Mr. Ritson, with a view to immediate publication, a short time before his death; and the character of the writer is sufficiently established to justify the editors hope of its favorable reception. The difficulty of the subject may be partly estimated from doubts having been actually entertained by the author, during his early researches, as to the identity of his hero, and fears lest the real Arthur might not, after all, be found. Contents: The Life of King Arthur; Extracts from the lives of Welsh Saints; The answer of the Abbot of Bangor to Augustine, the monk, word for word in Welsh and English; British and Welsh saints; Cornish Saints; Breton Saints.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
