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Title: Arfur Magna
Review: I am not quite finished reading this book but so far I am impressed. I would have liked to see a consolidating map at the end of the book elucidating the narrative. As it stands the maps provided are piecemeal and difficult to put into the wider geographical context.The author's premise is a very engaging (a note here: this is a book attempting to put Arthur, Avalon and the entire cast in a geographical and historical context, not a history of the little people) mix of culture, politics, religion (both pagan and Christian), proposed historical inaccuracy, and linguistic detective work somewhat reminiscent of The White Goddess. Certainly I would like to do some of my own research before subscribing to a rewrite of English history, but I must say elements of this book have the ring of truth, if not common sense. Anybody at all inclined, or if you need to be inspired to visit Wales: read it!
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