The History of the Kings of Britain

Nonfiction, History, Medieval, British
Cover of the book The History of the Kings of Britain by Geoffrey of Monmouth, Penguin Books Ltd
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Geoffrey of Monmouth ISBN: 9780241241981
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd Publication: August 6, 2015
Imprint: Penguin Language: English
Author: Geoffrey of Monmouth
ISBN: 9780241241981
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Publication: August 6, 2015
Imprint: Penguin
Language: English

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.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

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.

More books from Penguin Books Ltd

Cover of the book The Penguin Book Of Etiquette by Geoffrey of Monmouth
Cover of the book Edward VII (Penguin Monarchs) by Geoffrey of Monmouth
Cover of the book Of the Abuse of Words by Geoffrey of Monmouth
Cover of the book Moomin and the New Friend by Geoffrey of Monmouth
Cover of the book Sea Horses: Gathering Storm by Geoffrey of Monmouth
Cover of the book Three Men in a Boat by Geoffrey of Monmouth
Cover of the book Thai-Riffic! by Geoffrey of Monmouth
Cover of the book The First Time We Met by Geoffrey of Monmouth
Cover of the book The Money Map by Geoffrey of Monmouth
Cover of the book 101 Things to Do Before You're Five by Geoffrey of Monmouth
Cover of the book On War by Geoffrey of Monmouth
Cover of the book True Blue by Geoffrey of Monmouth
Cover of the book My Teacher's Big Bad Secret by Geoffrey of Monmouth
Cover of the book Six Clever Girls Who Became Famous Women by Geoffrey of Monmouth
Cover of the book Noah Dreary by Geoffrey of Monmouth
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy