
This listing has ended. Item:The World of King Arthur by Christopher Snyder

Item specifics - Nonfiction Books

Author:	Christopher Snyder	Publisher:	Thames & Hudson
ISBN-10:	0500051046	Category:	History
ISBN-13:	9780500051047		--
Format:	Hardcover		--
Publication Year:	2000	Condition:	Good
Special Attributes:	--

See reviews

Detailed item info

Size
Length:	192 pages
Height:	9.5 in.
Width:	7.5 in.
Thickness:	0.8 in.
Weight:	32.0 oz.

Publisher's Note
King Arthur, Camelot, Excalibur, Merlin, the Holy Grail, Lancelot, and Guinevere--these names are some of the most recognizable and evocative in the cultural heritage of the West. They conjure up vibrant images of medieval Europe, of chivalry, and of romance. But did Arthur really exist, or is Camelot only a dream? In this marvelously illustrated survey, Christopher Snyder examines the realities and the impact of the Arthurian legends on history and the arts. Following a discussion of the Celtic and Roman legacies in Europe, medieval texts and archaeological discoveries are used to piece together a picture of the fifth and sixth centuries, when Arthur was believed to have reigned as champion of the Britons. Welsh and Breton bards sang the exploits of Arthur and his knights, in turn inspiring French poets like Chretien de Troyes to compose the first chivalric romances of the Middle Ages. Snyder traces the development of Arthurian literature in medieval Europe, moving from Britain and France to Germany where writers brought the stories of the Grail and Tristan into association with Arthur. The nineteenth-century revival of interest in Arthur reached its height in the operas of Richard Wagner, while twentieth-century Camelot has found new adherents through novels, movies, and Arthurian Internet sites. With its spread-by-spread layout, sidebars, timeline, and gazetteer of Arthurian sites, this is the most thorough exploration of King Arthur's world ever published. 250 illustrations, 50 in color.

payment
shipping rates
returns

The World of King Arthur

Christopher Snyder

Book Notes:
Binding:	Hardcover
Book Condition:	Good
Jacket Condition:	Good

ISBN:	0500051046
Publication Date:	2000-11
Publisher:	Thames & Hudson

Pages:	192
Height:	0.9000 inches
Width:	8.1000 inches
Weight:	2.0000 pounds

About Powell's Books

From humble storefront beginnings in 1971, on a quiet corner of northwest Portland, Oregon, Powell's Books has grown into one of the world's great bookstores, with six locations in the Portland-metropolitan area. Plus, we've been filling orders online since 1994, so you can be sure your order will be handled in the most experienced and professional manner.

Money Back Guarantee

Your total satisfaction is our goal. If you are unhappy with your purchase for any reason, simply return the book in its original condition within two weeks of order, and we'll credit your account for the full amount of the title. Read more here.

Shipping

Standard shipping	4-11 business days	$3.98
Expedited shipping	2-9 business days	$6.98

All orders are shipped from Portland, Oregon. While the overwhelming majority of packages shipped via Standard shipping arrive within the time specified above, in rare cases shipments can take 3 to 5 weeks to arrive. Please note: At this time, we ship only within the United States. Shipments to Alaska, Hawaii, and APO/FPO addresses are shipped via our Standard option.

Payment

Powell's accepts Paypal and credit and debit cards through Paypal.

Paypal, Mastercard, Visa, Amex, Discover, and your bank card!

For more great books like this, visit our eBay store!

01-9780500051047-V1

Shipping and handling

Item location: portland, OR, United States

Shipping to: United States

Change country:	ZIP Code:

Shipping and handling	To	Service	Estimated delivery*
US $3.98	United States	Standard Flat Rate Shipping Service	Varies Seller ships within 2 day after receiving cleared payment.
US $6.98	United States	Expedited Flat Rate Shipping Service	Varies Seller ships within 2 day after receiving cleared payment.

*The estimated delivery time is based on the seller's handling time, the shipping service selected, and when the seller receives cleared payment. Sellers are not responsible for shipping service transit times. Transit times may vary, particularly during peak periods.

Domestic handling time

Will usually ship within 2 business days of receiving cleared payment.

Return policy

Item must be returned within	Refund will be given as	Return policy details
14 days after the buyer receives it	Money Back
The buyer is responsible for return shipping costs.

Payment details

Payment method	Preferred/Accepted	Buyer protection on eBay
	PayPal Preferred	Pay with and your full purchase price is covered \| See terms