Brutus of Troy (ePub)
And the Quest for the Ancestry of the British
(Sprache: Englisch)
A "fascinating [and] unique exploration" of the mythological founder of Britain, divine ancestor of King Arthur, and symbol of British identity (Your Family History).
Believed to be a great-great-great grandson of the Greek goddess Aphrodite, Brutus of...
Believed to be a great-great-great grandson of the Greek goddess Aphrodite, Brutus of...
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A "fascinating [and] unique exploration" of the mythological founder of Britain, divine ancestor of King Arthur, and symbol of British identity (Your Family History).
Believed to be a great-great-great grandson of the Greek goddess Aphrodite, Brutus of Troy led a voyage from Greece to Britain. Landing at Totnes in Devon, it is said that Brutus overthrew the giants who lived there, laid the foundations of Oxford University and London, and sired a line of kings that includes King Arthur and the ancestors of the present Royal Family.
Genealogist Anthony Adolph traces the legend of Brutus of Troy from the Roman times onwards, looking at his popularity, his mentions in fiction, and his place in mythology of some of London's landmarks. Brutus' story played a crucial role in royal propaganda and foreign policy. His tale also inspired poets and playwrights including Shakespeare, Spenser, Milton, Pope, Wordworth, Dickens, and Blake. Brutus of Troy delves into how the myth shaped Britain's identity and gave the nation a place in Classical mythologies and the Bible.
Believed to be a great-great-great grandson of the Greek goddess Aphrodite, Brutus of Troy led a voyage from Greece to Britain. Landing at Totnes in Devon, it is said that Brutus overthrew the giants who lived there, laid the foundations of Oxford University and London, and sired a line of kings that includes King Arthur and the ancestors of the present Royal Family.
Genealogist Anthony Adolph traces the legend of Brutus of Troy from the Roman times onwards, looking at his popularity, his mentions in fiction, and his place in mythology of some of London's landmarks. Brutus' story played a crucial role in royal propaganda and foreign policy. His tale also inspired poets and playwrights including Shakespeare, Spenser, Milton, Pope, Wordworth, Dickens, and Blake. Brutus of Troy delves into how the myth shaped Britain's identity and gave the nation a place in Classical mythologies and the Bible.
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- Autor: Anthony Adolph
- 2015, 224 Seiten, Englisch
- Verlag: Pen and Sword
- ISBN-10: 1473849187
- ISBN-13: 9781473849181
- Erscheinungsdatum: 30.11.2015
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“A fascinating account of how the British people have mythologised themselves as ‘New Trojans’ . . . A unique exploration of the ancient foundations of being British.” —Your Family History“Britain’s History seen though its national myth.” —The Telegraph Bookshop
“An extremely well researched publication . . . Would definitely recommend it to anyone with an interest in both Classical and Medieval literature.” —Ancient Origins
“This is a fascinating and very enjoyable account of how our forefathers used the story of Brutus of Troy to link their ancestry to the narratives and legends of the past.” —Barbara Jarvis, Genealogists’ Magazine
“Intricate, fascinating and densely written account of national identity and dreaming aspiration.” —History Today
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