St George and the Dragons - The Making of English Identity

In his many-sided tradition St George, the patron saint of England, has been seen over the centuries as a healer and champion of Christian orthodoxy; as a military martyr and symbol of chivalry; and as a symbol of military virtues and English identity. Today, as that identity changes, he is an inclusive multicultural symbol of unity and justice.

Summary

In his many-sided tradition St George, the patron saint of England, has been seen over the centuries as a healer and champion of Christian orthodoxy; as a military martyr and symbol of chivalry; and as a symbol of military virtues and English identity. Today, as that identity changes, he is an inclusive multicultural symbol of unity and justice.

Product details

• Authors: Michael Collins
• Publisher: Fonthill Media Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.11.2017
• EAN: 9781781556498
• ISBN: 978-1-78155-649-8
• No. of pages: 288
• Dimensions: 163 mm x 242 mm x 28 mm
• Weight: 636 g
• Illustrations: 32 black and white illustrations
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature > Letters, diaries; Humanities, art, music > History; Non-fiction book > History > Biographies, autobiographies