Resources - History
Since Arthur's name was first mentioned approximately one thousand five hundred years ago, many thousand books have been written about him. But in all that time, no writer has ever brought him up-to-date. No one has ever imagined what sort of person he would be, and what he would do if he lived in their time.
Until now.
Our history resources want to give you an idea of the huge amount of historical documentation on the characters involved.
At www.arthuriana.org explore the ultimate online journal of Arthurian studies which welcomes new editors!
For a very general introduction to Arthurian study www.britannia.com/history/arthur is led by David Nash Ford, or for a discussion of the myth see www.britannia.com/history/arthur/kamyth
At Rochester Libary www.lib.rochester.edu/camelot/ you can find texts, images and other useful sites of interest.
For a very broad overview www.kingarthursknights.com has both historical information and a tourism guide.
The BBC www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/anglo_saxons/arthur provides an interesting and layered analysis and discussion.
Focussing on Le Morte D'Arthur www.arthurian-legend.com is a good introduction to key issues.
The full etext version of Le Morte D'Arthur by Sir Thomas Malory can be found at etext.virginia.edu/toc/modeng/public/Mal1Mor.html
For a Bibliographic guide to Welsh Arthurian Literature see www.arthuriana.co.uk
Our favourite online History magazines with great resources, discussions and news can be found at www.bbchistorymagazine.com and www.historytoday.com/frontpage
The best encyclopedic resource has to be The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Arthurian Legends, available to buy at www.play.com/Books/Books/4-/313441/The-Illustrated-Encyclopaedia-of-Arthurian-Legends