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by Adam Ardrey

Author: Adam Ardrey
Publisher: Mainstream Publishing Company (January 1, 2012)
Language: English
Pages: 384
ePub: 1974 kb
Fb2: 1166 kb
Rating: 4.3
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Category: History
Subcategory: Europe
The legend is famous but not the truth: that Merlin was a historical figure, a Briton, who hailed not from England or Wales, as traditional wisdom would have it, but from Scotland.
The legend is famous but not the truth: that Merlin was a historical figure, a Briton, who hailed not from England or Wales, as traditional wisdom would have it, but from Scotland. Adam Ardrey brings back to life Merlin's role in the cataclysmi Merlin: the very name evokes intriguing images - magician, wise man, prophet, adviser to Arthur, counsellor of Camelot.
Ardrey's book builds on that, with some interesting theories, although I found his insistence on stating as fact points that were only his theories, a little disconcerting. However, that does not invalidate his proposal, which is at least worth reading. I was not convinced by some of his assertions on names (. Mordred Morcant; Emris - Ambrosius) but I don't think that invalidates his basic argument
The legend is famous but not the truth: that Merlin was a historical figure, a Briton, who hailed not from England or Wales, as traditional wisdom would have it, but from Scotland
The legend is famous but not the truth: that Merlin was a historical figure, a Briton, who hailed not from England or Wales, as traditional wisdom would have it, but from Scotland. Adam Ardrey brings back to life Merlin's role in the cataclysmic battles between reason and religion of sixth-century Britain - battles which Merlin would ultimately lose. From the time of his death up until the present day, historical records relating to Merlin have been altered, his true provenance and importance obscured and his name changed to mean 'Madman'.
Finding Merlin: The Truth Behind The Legend is a 2007 book by Scottish advocate Adam Ardrey, in which he puts forward the theory that Merlin was a Scottish druid, politician and scholar. The book claims that Merlin was born in 540 CE in Cadzow (Hamilton), and died circa 618 in Drumelzier, near Dunipace. The book also states that one of Merlin's main antagonists was Saint Mungo. Author interview at theoverlookpress.
The legend is famous but not the truth: that Merlin was a historical figure, a. . Adam Ardrey brings back to life Merlin's role in the cataclysmic battles between reason and religion of sixth-century Britain; battles which Merlin would ultimately lose.
Finding Merlin : The Truth Behind the Legend Adam Ardrey brings back to life Merlin's role in the cataclysmic battles between .
Finding Merlin : The Truth Behind the Legend. By (author) Adam Ardrey. Format Paperback 384 pages.
Merlin (Legendary character), Merlin (Legendary character). Woodstock, NY : Overlook Press. Books for People with Print Disabilities. Internet Archive Books. Uploaded by Lotu Tii on May 20, 2015.
The Truth Behind the Legend. Adam Ardrey brings back to life Merlin's role in the cataclysmic battles between reason and religion of sixth-century Britain - battles which Merlin would ultimately lose
The Truth Behind the Legend. The same fate awaited Merlin's twin sister, Languoreth, as intelligent and powerful as her brother but, as a woman, a greater threat to the power of church and state.
Finding Merlin: The Truth Behind The Legend is a 2007 book by Scottish advocate Adam Ardrey, in which he puts forward the theory that Merlin was a Scottish druid, politician and scholar
Finding Merlin: The Truth Behind The Legend is a 2007 book by Scottish advocate Adam Ardrey, in which he puts forward the theory that Merlin was a Scottish druid, politician and scholar.