St. George: Hero, Martyr and Myth by Samantha Riches
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St. George
Summary
Who was St George and how did he become patron saint, not only of England, but many other European countries? The author explores the wealth of myth and legend, art and inspiration which surrounds this obscure 4th-century Christian martyr.
St. George Summary
Table of Contents
The origins of the cult; St George the martyr - torture and resurrection; the virgin's knight - St George and the chivalric ideal; the heavenly warrior - the military saint and patron of England; the dragon myth - light versus dark; epilogue - the afterlife of a hero.
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GOR002424966
9780750924528
0750924527
St. George: Hero, Martyr and Myth by Samantha Riches
Used - Very Good
Hardback
The History Press Ltd
20000924
224
N/A
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