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OverviewFirst full-scale account of the use of the Arthurian legend in the long twelfth century. The precedent of empire and the promise of return lay at the heart of King Arthur's appeal in the Middle Ages. Both ideas found fullness of expression in the twelfth century: monarchs and magnates sought to recreate an Arthurian golden age that was as wondrous as the biblical and classical worlds, but less remote. Arthurianism, the practice of invoking and emulating the legendary Arthur of post-Roman Britain, was thus an instance of medieval medievalism. This book provides a comprehensive history of the first 150 years of Arthurianism, from its beginnings under Henry II of England to a highpoint under Edward I. It contends that the Plantagenet kings of England mockingly ascribed a literal understanding of the myth of King Arthur's return to the Brittonic Celts whilst adopting for themselves a figurative and typological interpretation of the myth. A central figure in this work is Arthur of Brittany (1187-1203), who, for more than a generation, was the focus of Arthurian hopes and their disappointment. CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL BERARD is a Visiting Assistant Professor of English at Providence College. He completed his PhD at the University of Toronto's Centre for Medieval Studies. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Christopher Michael Berard (Royalty Account)Publisher: Boydell & Brewer Ltd Imprint: The Boydell Press Volume: v. 88 Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.001kg ISBN: 9781783273744ISBN 10: 1783273747 Pages: 378 Publication Date: 15 February 2019 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsIntroduction Arthurianism during the reign of Henry II, 1154-1189 Arthurianism during the reign of Richard I, 1189-1199 Arthurianism during the reign of King John, 1199-1216 Arthurianism during the reign of Henry III, 1216-1272 Arthurianism during the reign of Edward I, 1272-1307 Conclusion BibliographyReviewsBerard has written a very important study on Arthurianism and politics..This is a good and admirable book which merits serious study. It is written clearly and is brimful full of original ideas. JOURNAL OF BRITISH STUDIES Author InformationCHRISTOPHER MICHAEL BERARD is a Visiting Assistant Professor of English at Providence College. He completed his PhD at the University of Toronto's Centre for Medieval Studies. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |