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Early Arthurian Britain© Kathleen Guler
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Early Arthurian Britain
- Lesson 2: Who Were the Britons in the Age of Arthur?
- Lesson 4: Out of Chaos Comes the Light: Arthur
Lessons
Lesson 1:
Introduction to Early Arthurian Britain
Early Arthurian Britain roughly spans the period from the end of Roman rule through King Arthur’s reputed rise to power. This introductory lesson...
Welcome to the Course
What is early Arthurian Britain? Legend v. History
Historical Outline of Early Arthurian Britain, c.400-500
Historical Documentation for the Arthurian Period
Growth of the Legend: Literature/Folklore/Mythology
Archaeology and the Early Arthurian Period
Peeling the layers
Suggested Reading
Bibliography
Lesson 2:
Who Were the Britons in the Age of Arthur?
To more fully comprehend the era in which King Arthur would have risen to power, it is necessary to understand the dynamics at work prior to the...
The Celts
The Romans
Belief Systems and Change
Languages
Clothing and Weapons
Food and Housing
Suggested Reading
Bibliography
Lesson 3:
Abandonment/Change/Formation
The fifth century represents a period of enormous upheaval and transition for Britain. Dramatic shifts in political structure; invasions and...
The End of Roman Britain
Celtic Traditions: Survival and Revival
Barbarians at the Gates
The House of Constantine
The House of Vortigern
The House of Pendragon
Suggested Reading
Bibliography
Lesson 4:
Out of Chaos Comes the Light: Arthur
The transformation of life in the fifth century from Roman rule to self-reliance was not smooth. Periods of poor leadership or no leadership at all...
Warlord or King? Arthur’s Twelve Battles
Kingmakers
The Aftermath of Mount Badon
Suggested Reading
Bibliography
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