The King Arthur of Pseudo-History (The Matter of Arthur, Part 1)
The Classic English Literature Podcast
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The Historical Enigma of Arthur
This chapter explores the question of the historical Arthur, discussing early mentions of the Battle of Mount Baden and references in historical texts. It highlights the narrative of Arthur as a British war duke who resisted the Anglo-Saxon invasion and introduces Geoffrey of Monmouth as the first major compiler of the Arthur Tales.
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