Kings and Queens of Early Britain

by Geoffrey Ashe

Geoffrey Ashe skillfully weaves all the different accounts, legends, literature, historical documents into one continuous narrative that recreates in intriguing detail all the rulers and events, real or mythical, that are part of the rich tapestry of early history in Britain.

Genres: History, Arthurian, Nonfiction, Medieval, Medieval History

280 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1982

About the author

Geoffrey Thomas Leslie Ashe is a British cultural historian, a writer of non-fiction books and novels.

Reviews

[Howard Wiseman · Rating 5 out of 5]

An ideal first introduction to the history and legends of early Britain, from prehistory to Alfred the Great. It covers the Arthurian period in greatest detail but also the centuries before and after. Ashe has his own particular theories about Arthur, which you don't have to believe to find his arguments informative. It is quite a short book and covers a lot of ground, so don't expect much analysis. But he writes well, and discusses in parallel the history and the legends with really remarkable success.

[Fil Reid · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fascinating read, and just what I wanted. Full of useful information and scholarly research that wasn't too heavy.

[Anne]

A good go to source for leaders of early medieval britain