King Arthur The Real Story: Myth, Power, and Propaganda from Avalon to Winchester - Couverture souple

Lambert, Sarah

Couverture souple

ISBN 13 : 9798265742711

Editeur : Independently published, 2025

Synopsis

The legend of King Arthur isn’t just a story—it’s a mirror of history, power, and identity.

From the mist of Dark Age Britain to the courts of medieval kings and the imagination of Victorian poets, the name Arthur has never faded. But who was he really? A warlord fighting for survival? A myth woven by monks and monarchs? Or a timeless symbol used to shape nations? King Arthur: The Real Story — Myth, Power, and Propaganda from Avalon to Winchester takes you on an extraordinary journey through centuries of fact, legend, and reinvention.


What you’re about to discover will change how you see one of the world’s most enduring figures:


• The hidden truth behind Geoffrey of Monmouth’s History of the Kings of Britain and the rise of Arthur as a conqueror.

• How Glastonbury’s “discovery” of Arthur’s grave silenced rebellion and fueled royal propaganda.

• The mystery of Excalibur’s fate, from a monastic relic to Richard the Lionheart’s Crusades.

• Why the Winchester Round Table became a stage for kingship, chivalry, and dynastic power.

• Archaeological clues from Roman forts, battle sites, and mass graves that reveal a Britain on the edge of collapse.


Few people know how many times Arthur was remade: Henry II used him to crush Welsh hopes, Edward I staged him in tournaments, Edward III turned him into a symbol of chivalry, the Tudors claimed him as dynastic proof, and the Victorians transformed him into moral legend. Each age forged its own Arthur—warrior, saint, king, and dreamer.


This is more than the story of a man—it’s the story of how myth itself can build nations and inspire generations.


If you love history that reads like a saga, legends that feel alive, and the thrill of uncovering the truth behind the myth, this book was written for you.


Ready to step into the shadow of a lost king and uncover the real story? Get your copy today and begin the journey.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Independently published
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798265742711
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 182
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