King Arthur: History, Legend and Political Propaganda

King Arthur’s deeds became known across Europe through a twelfth-century chronicle by Geoffrey of Monmouth; the historical Arthur had appeared in a ninth-century document. For centuries, Arthur’s life and image have been resurrected to suit the political needs of a number of English monarchs. By studying medieval literary documents and art, this course will examine the historical Arthur and the ways in which the Arthurian legend has been utilised again and again as political propaganda.

Tutor: Cristina Figueredo BA MA PhD

Term: Autumn

Day: Tuesday

Start Date: 4 October 2022

Time: 2-4pm

No. of weeks: 10

Full fee: £99 

This course will be delivered via Zoom. Students joining the course will need access to a computer, laptop or tablet with a microphone (essential) and a webcam (desirable), as well as a reliable broadband connection.

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