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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
The white mare The white mare Jules Watson Seeking to help her people hold out against Roman conquerors in 79 AD, Scottish priestess and princess Rhiann is forced into a political marriage, while exiled Irish prince Eremon must unite the feud… OL15841021W
King Arthur King Arthur P. C. Doherty A biography of the legendary king of medieval Britain who became the central figure in a series of tales describing his own heroic deeds and those of his knights. OL16023531W
The world of King Arthur and his court The world of King Arthur and his court Kevin Crossley-Holland Surveys the known history of King Arthur, the legends and lore surrounding him, his treatment in literature, and the possible historical background of his associates and stories. OL1955111W
The complete King Arthur The complete King Arthur Matthews, John "A comprehensive examination of the historical and mythological evidence for every major theory about King Arthur"-- OL20052743W
King Arthur King Arthur Norma L. Goodrich First edition of this title. OL277380W
Celtic Britain Celtic Britain Lloyd Robert Laing Discusses the history and culture of the Celts from their arrival in Britain in the 7th century B.C. to the development of the kingdoms of medieval Wales and Scotland. OL2918452W
Celtic Britain and Ireland, AD 200-800 Celtic Britain and Ireland, AD 200-800 Jennifer Laing,Lloyd Laing,Lloyd Robert Laing The term "Dark Ages" was coined to describe a period which was seen as a period of anarchy and violence, following the collapse of civilization. Recent discoveries by archaeologists and historians ha… OL2918453W
Arthur's Britain; history and archaeology, AD 367-634 Arthur's Britain; history and archaeology, AD 367-634 Leslie Alcock The book is about the Arthur of history and the Britain in which he lived. It demonstrates that Arthur was no figment of myth, but a genuine historical figure and a symbol for Britain's attempt to re… OL3186448W
King Arthur in fact and legend King Arthur in fact and legend Geoffrey Ashe Traces the development of the Arthurian legend comparing it with the facts of King Arthur's life as they have been reconstructed from historical records and archaeological finds. OL4096177W
The discovery of King Arthur The discovery of King Arthur Geoffrey Ashe Ashe offers convincing proof that Arthur not only existed, but was more like the Arthur of legend than historians ever suspected. OL4096205W
Merlin and Wales Merlin and Wales Michael Dames 192 p. : 25 cm OL453559W
The Celtic riddle The Celtic riddle Lyn Hamilton An ancient Celtic poem holds the key to a mysterious treasure in the fourth installment in Lyn Hamilton's highly acclaimed Archaeological Mystery series-starring antique dealer and sleuth Lara McClin… OL464615W
Everyday life of the pagan Celts Everyday life of the pagan Celts Ross, Anne Ph.D.,Ross, Anne Ph. D. “Bloodthirsty but idealistic warriors, the Pagan Celts flourished in western Europe for over 1,000 years - from the early iron age to the establishment of Christianity. Although they created no great… OL5473151W
Farming in the iron age Farming in the iron age Peter J. Reynolds An account of farming, building, and daily life during the Iron Age in Britain based on experimental archaeological reconstructions. OL6812903W
Celtic art Celtic art O. B. Duane 80 p., [8] leaves of plates : 29 cm OL8864902W