English Myths - From King Arthur and the Holy Grail to George and the Dragon

Illustrated with 150 photographs and artworks, English Myths is an accessible, entertaining and highly informative exploration of the fascinating mythology underlying one of the world's oldest and most influential cultures from Beowulf to Shakespeare.

About the author

Michael Kerrigan was educated at St. Edward's College and University College, Oxford, England. He is the author of The History of Death, A Dark History: The Roman Emperors, Ancients in Their Own Words, World War II Plans That Never Happened, and American Presidents: A Dark History. He is a columnist, book reviewer, and feature writer for publications including the Scotsman and the Times Literary Supplement. Michael Kerrigan lives with his family in Edinburgh.

Summary

Illustrated with 150 photographs and artworks, English Myths is an accessible, entertaining and highly informative exploration of the fascinating mythology underlying one of the world’s oldest and most influential cultures from Beowulf to Shakespeare.

Product details

• Authors: Michael Kerrigan
• Publisher: Amber Books Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.08.2022
• EAN: 9781838861711
• ISBN: 978-1-83886-171-1
• No. of pages: 224
• Dimensions: 195 mm x 227 mm x 22 mm
• Weight: 904 g
• Illustrations: Index; Halftones, color; Halftones, black and white; Illustrations, color
• Series: The Histories; Myths & legends
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature > Fairytales, sagas, legends; Humanities, art, music > History > Antiquity