Warriors: The Legendary Tales And Historical Truths of the Most Notorious

Warriors: The Legendary Tales And Historical Truths of the Most Notorious

by Daniel Mersey (Author)

Synopsis

In this volume the author not only investigates the stories behind the great myths and legends of each character, but places each in context to the extent that we are able to distinguish the true elements from pure fable, can learn about his life and times and exploits, and truly place the hero/villain within his world, using the weapons and battle tactics of the day. Deeply researched, with illustrations from diverse sources, and written in a style that will suit historians as well as the newcomer to the subject, this captivating volume will educate and inform but will principally enthuse; the reader will surely be encouraged to begin, or continue, the search for the great personalities of historical myth and reality. The book contains dedicated chapters on the following warriors : King Arthur Dracula Achilles Beowulf Robin Hood Macbeth Hiawatha Roland Cuchulain William Wallace

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 384
Edition: 1st Edition Thus.
Publisher: Conway
Published: 28 Mar 2007

ISBN 10: 1844860396
ISBN 13: 9781844860395
Book Overview: Investigates the stories behind some of the great myths, legends and real stories. Including illustrations from diverse sources, this volume contains chapters on the following warriors: King Arthur, Dracula, Achilles, Beowulf, Robin Hood, Macbeth, Hiawatha, Roland, Cuchulain, and William Wallace.

Author Bio
Daniel Mersey has had a lifelong fascination with the characters of myth and legend. He is an avid collector of material on this subject and, during his research for this volume, has visited many of the locations he describes. His love of books and the written word has attracted him to the book business where he is currently on the editorial staff of a large international publisher. Daniel has over 100 writing credits to his name including Arthur - King of the Britons ' (for which he won the runners up prize at the Longman/ History Today awards) and Legendary Warriors