Exploring the World of King Arthur /anglais - Couverture souple

Snyder, Christopher

 
9780500289044: Exploring the World of King Arthur /anglais

Synopsis

In this lavishly illustrated and rich survey, Christopher Snyder examines the historical realities and impact of the Arthurian legends on history and the arts. Snyder traces the development of Arthurian literature in medieval Europe, moving from Britain and France to Germany where writers like Wolfram von Eschenbach brought the stories of the Grail and Tristan into association with Arthur. The book also offers a unique look at: the impact that Arthur had on European chivalry and monarchy

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À propos de l?auteur

Christopher Snyder is Chair of the Department of History and Politics at Marymount University in Arlington,Virginia.

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In this lavishly illustrated and rich survey, Christopher Snyder examines the historical realities and impact of the Arthurian legends on history and the arts. Snyder traces the development of Arthurian literature in medieval Europe, moving from Britain and France to Germany where writers like Wolfram von Eschenbach brought the stories of the Grail and Tristan into association with Arthur. The book also offers a unique look at: the impact that Arthur had on European chivalry and monarchy

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Autres éditions populaires du même titre

9780500051047: The World of King Arthur

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  0500051046 ISBN 13 :  9780500051047
Editeur : Thames & Hudson Ltd, 2005
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