A defensive and symbolic object central to medieval warfare and Arthurian romance.
Nennius’s Historia Brittonum (c. 830) preserves the earliest account of Arthur’s Twelve Battles, portraying him as dux bellorum and linking him for the first time to the victory at Mount Badon.
- ARTHURIAN EVENTS
- Battles
- Geoffrey of Monmouth Tradition
- HISTORICAL ARTHUR
- MILITARY AND WARFARE
- Source | Annales Cambriae
- Source | De Excidio et Conquestu Britanniae
- Source | Historia Brittonum
- Source | Historia Ecclesiastica Gentis Anglorum
- Source | Historia Regum Britanniae
- Source | Le Morte Darthur
- Welsh Tradition
Arthur’s battles, from the early traditions of Badon to the imperial wars of Geoffrey of Monmouth, trace the rise and fall of Britain’s legendary war leader.
A title of paradox and power in Arthurian romance. From Lancelot's humbling ride for love to the marvel of Raguidel's drifting cart.
Discover the legendary battles of King Arthur, from the Twelve Battles of Britain to duels, quests, and heroic feats that shaped the myths of Camelot.
Archaeological finds, medieval chronicles, and legendary accounts all shed light on how weapons and armor shaped both real warfare and the stories of Arthurian knights.