Arthur, king of the britons, arthur the medieval legend, arthur the celtic warlord, arthur of the preraphaelites and arthur of the movies. He published numerous books about celtic civilisation, particularly the place. In 58 bc, julius caesar tried to conquer the celtic world. King arthur, probably the most popular of british kings and one whose name is synonymous with courage, chivalry and romanticism. Kings book is a tribute to the undying spirit of the celtic people. Arthurian legends and celtic tradition markale, jean on.
Some call him the founder of the irish people but it looks like it is mostly a fanciful story. Arthurian legends and celtic tradition original ed. Jean markale is the not only the leading author for all things celtic, but also on arthur. In a masterful blend of history, geography, and literature, jean markale recreates the true king arthur, the reallife celtic warriorhero who organized the resistance to the saxon onslaught in. The celts were a collection of tribes with origins in central europe that shared a similar language, religious beliefs, traditions and culture. Vercingetorix came to power after his formal designation as chieftain of the arverni at the oppidum gergovia in 52 bc. Arthurian legends and celtic tradition paperback november 1, 1993 by jean markale author. I think the author is doing themselves a disservice by not providing this and expecting the reader to buy a book on blind faith. In a masterful blend of history, geography, and literature, jean markale recreates the true king arthur, the reallife celtic warriorhero who organized the. A thrilling historical adventure of treason and turmoil. About the book in a masterful blend of history, geography, and literature, jean markale recreates the true king arthur, the reallife celtic warriorhero who organized the resistance to the saxon onslaught in fifthcentury england. The prolific writer on things celtic strips from arthurian legend all he considers dross, and so reveals the original british warriorhero who resisted the saxons in the fifth century.
Arthurian legends and celtic tradition is a must read for anyone seeking the real arthur and his ties to the celtic people. Arthur, now high king of celtic britain is married to guinevere and chronicles his war against the saxons whilst his kingdom is threatened from within. For serious students of arthurian legends and history. He immediately established an alliance with other gallic tribes, took command and combined all forces, and led them in the celts most significant revolt against roman power. Jean markale may 23, 1928 in paris november 23, 2008 was the pen name of jean bertrand, a french writer, poet, radio show host, lecturer and high school french teacher who lived in brittany.
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