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The Robin Hood Handbook: The Outlaw in History, Myth and Legend

2 reviews
Mike Dixon-Kennedy

The History Press, 2006

Enhances the story of Robin Hood, reconstructed from myths, films, folklore, place-names, ballads and more.
Most treatments of Robin Hood are light, semi-fantasy coverages for younger ages, so it's important to note that THE ROBIN HOOD HANDBOOK: THE OUTLAW IN HISTORY, MYTH AND LEGEND is far different, covering not only many true-life biographical details, but rounding out biography with a social and political history of his times. Original research by a long-time mythology researcher enhances the story ...

A Companion to Arthurian & Celtic Myths & Legends

1 review
Mike Dixon-Kennedy

The History Press, 2006

The pairing of Celtic and Arthurian history makes for an excellent reference for any period scholar
Research into the mythology and facts of Arthurian and Celtic times lends to this reference, which explores the era of the Celtic Golden Age, offering a blend of historical fact and legend in an easy A-Z reference of peoples, events, and lore. Black and white illustrations and a centerfold of color accent a book centered on facts, not author opinions: the pairing of Celtic and Arthurian history ...

Encyclopedia of Greco-Roman Mythology

5 reviews
Mike Dixon-Kennedy

ABC-Clio Inc, 1998

Easy to use and loaded with information!
This book is laided out extremely well, just look for the name of a person, place, or things in Greek or Roman legend and it's there. It even gives exact locations of the constelations in the myths lke Orion and Scorpio. I would recomend this book to anyone!

Native American Myth & Legend

1 review
Mike Dixon-Kennedy

Brockhampton Press, 1998

Excellent work by a naval historian who "gets it"
This is the book later republished under the title _Fleet to Fleet Encounters_. It is an excellent overview of the naval battles of Tsushima, Jutland and the Philippine Sea. While the Jutland section may have been overtaken by new analyses published later, the Philippine Sea section is a major account of this battle which is somewhat neglected in comparison with Leyte Gulf, 4 months later. ...

Arthurian Myth and Legend: An A-Z of People and Places
Mike Dixon-Kennedy

Brockhampton Press(London), 1998

298 Pages

Arthurian Myth & Legend: An A-Z of People and Places
Mike Dixon- Kennedy

Sterling Pub Co Inc, 1998

With over 2000 entries, this A-Z dictionary details every aspect of the legend, myth, romance and history of King Arthur, the Round Table and Merlin.

European Myth & Legend: An A-Z of People and Places
Mike Dixon-Kennedy

Blandford Pr, 1997

Covers European cultures from the Arctic circle to the shores of the Black Sea. With maps to identify the language/culture regions, this work should prove useful for those engaged in the study of European tradition or the role of myths.

Native American Myth & Legend
Mike Dixon-Kennedy

Sterling, 1998

Here's all the Native American myths and legends--presented in a single volume! Spanning the vast land mass from the inhospitable Arctic ice flows in the north to the warm Caribbean sands and tropical Amazon rain forest, to the harsh, windswept Tierra del Fuego in the south, the lore of the inhabitants is as rich and varied as the landscapes they inhabit. In over 1,500 detailed entries, from the mysterious Mayan god Ab Kin Xoc to Zuyua (also ...

Encyclopedia of Russian and Slavic Myth and Legend
Mike Dixon-Kennedy

ABC-Clio Inc, 1998

Covers the myths and legends of the Russian Empire at its greatest extent as well as other Slavic people and countries. Includes historical, geographical, and biographical background information.

Arthurian Myth and Legend: An A-Z of People and Places
Mike Dixon-Kennedy

Blandford Pr, 1996

Celtic Myth & Legend: An A-Z Of People and Places

7 reviews
Mike Dixon-Kennedy

Sterling, 1998

Great book!
I am 15 and I an really interested in celtic stuff and this book is a great guide to all things celtic.

Heroes of the Round Table
Mike Dixon-Kennedy, Chris Down

Blandford Pr, 1997

This is an examination and description of the chief heroic figures of King Arthur's Round Table - the knights. It looks at their character and roles as part of the archetypal hero figure, providing full details of each knight, with an introductory historical background.

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