| The Outlaws of Medieval Legend Rev Edition Contributor(s): Keen, Maurice (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415239001 ISBN-13: 9780415239004 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $49.39 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2000 Annotation: The popular heroes of the Middle Ages were semi-mythical figures. "The Outlaws of Medieval Legend" explores not only the famous Robin Hood and William Wallace, but also some now forgotten rogues such as Gamelyn and Fulke Fitzwarin. Apart from William Wallace, the heroes of the outlaw legend were not men who played a leading role on the historical stage. Nevertheless, this book reveals how they were remembered in tradition for generations. This fascinating book explains the popularity of these figures and how the stories appealed to the common people of the Middle Ages. Keen also explores their origins, spirit and background. In this reissue, the author provides a new introduction to set the book in the context of recent work on these exciting characters. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Europe - Medieval - Social Science | Folklore & Mythology |
| Dewey: 398.352 |
| LCCN: 00034481 |
| Physical Information: 0.55" H x 6.06" W x 7.86" (0.92 lbs) 276 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Medieval (500-1453) |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Wonderfully written and beautifully presented, The Outlaws of Medieval Legend brings the popular heroes of the Middle-Ages to life. Featuring both famous - Robin Hood and William Wallace - and now forgotten rogues such as Gamelyn and Fulke Fitzwarin, this book explains the popularity of these semi-mythical figures, and how their stories appealed to the common people of the Middle Ages. Long unavailable, and now featuring a new introduction from the author, this is the perfect book for anyone with a fondness for medieval history and folklore. |
