King Arthur by Michael Holmes

King Arthur by Michael Holmes

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Applies scientific logic to the known facts to restore King Arthur to his place in history. This book starts with what is known about him, then uses logic and scientific probability to build a profile of Arthur. It analyzes his battle campaigns, and his role as author of the "King's English".

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King Arthur by Michael Holmes

Applying scientific logic to the known facts to restore King Arthur to his true place in English history, this book starts with what is known of his life, and progresses through logic, commonsense and scientific probability. It provides analysis of his battle campaigns, and his role as author of "The King's English". It is claimed that the English language as spoken today is due mainly to the effectiveness of King Arthur's military tenacity. The author attempts to establish a place in history for Arthur from the known facts.
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ISBN 13 9780713726336
ISBN 10 0713726334
Title King Arthur
Author Michael Holmes
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Octopus Publishing Group
Year published 1996-11-28
Number of pages 192
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.