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Book Synopsis: Did King Arthur really exist? The Reign of Arthur takes a fresh look at the early sources describing Arthur's career and compares them to the reality of Britain in the fifth and sixth centuries. It presents, for the first time, both the most up to date scholarship and a convincing case for the existence of a real sixth-century British general called Arthur. Where others speculate wildly or else avoid the issue, Gidlow, remaining faithful to the sources, deals directly with the central issue of interest to the general reader: does the Arthur that we read of in the ninth-century sources have any link to a real leader of the fifth or sixth century? Was Arthur a powerful king or a Dark Age general co-cordinating the British resistance to Saxon invaders? Detailed analysis of the key Arthurian sources, contemporary testimony and archaeology reveals the reality of fragmented British kingdoms uniting under a single military command to defeat the Saxons. There is plausible and convincing evidence for the existence of their war-leader, and, in this challenging and provocative work, Gidlow concludes that the Dark Age hypothesis of Arthur, War-leader of the Kings of the Britons, not only fits the facts, it is the only way of making sense of them.
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Discover the truth behind the legend of King Arthur with The Reign of Arthur: From History to Legend! This groundbreaking book delves into the early sources that describe Arthur's career and compares them to the reality of Britain in the fifth and sixth centuries. Unlike other speculative theories, author Gidlow remains faithful to the sources and offers a compelling case for the existence of a real sixth-century British general named Arthur.
Uncover the mysteries and separate fact from fiction as you delve into the most up-to-date scholarship on King Arthur. Gidlow fearlessly addresses the central question of whether the Arthur we read about in ninth-century sources has any link to a real leader of the fifth or sixth century. Prepare to be captivated as you explore detailed analysis of key Arthurian sources, contemporary testimony, and even archaeological evidence that reveals the truth behind fragmented British kingdoms uniting under a single military command to repel Saxon invaders.
Be among the enlightened readers who grasp the compelling evidence for the existence of a true war-leader at this pivotal point in history. Gidlow's challenging and provocative work leaves no stone unturned, leading to the undeniable conclusion that the Dark Age hypothesis of Arthur, War-leader of the Kings of the Britons, not only fits the facts, but is the only way to make sense of them. Discover the legacy of Arthur and unravel the truth today!
Don't miss out on this eye-opening exploration into the legend of King Arthur. Explore The Reign of Arthur: From History to Legend and be transported to the captivating world of British history!
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