Books of the History

De Excidio Britannia Gildas the 6th century monk who first names Arthurian battles Historia Brittonum Nennius another early mention of Arthur, including the 12 battles The History of the Kings of Britain Geoffrey of Monmouth the quintessential early Arthurian work, including the introduction of Merlin Ecclesiastical History of the English People Bede 8th century telling, including a mention of Badon Hill Roman de Brut and Brut by Wace and Layamon, two 12th-century writers The Mabinogion early Welsh tales Joseph of Arimathea Robert de Boron Burgundian poet's linking of Arthur and the Grail

King Arthur: The True Story Graham Phillips & Martin Keatman as exhausting and exciting as a modern detective story The Search for King Arthur David Day excellent historical examination King Arthur Richard Barber includes legends but emphasizes history King Arthur: A Military History Michael Holmes fascinating study of battles and strategies The Quest for Arthur's Britain Geoffrey Ashe an offering from today's top Arthurian historian The Discovery of King Arthur Geoffrey Ashe without equivocation, Ashe herein places Camelot at Cadbury Kings and Queens of Early Britain Geoffrey Ashe the man himself does a little prequel The Arthurian Handbook Geoffrey Ashe Ashe's all-purpose Arthurian companion

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