Publisher's Synopsis
This text aims to finally reveal the true birthplace of Arthur and establish a radical view of the history of Ancient Britain. The authors relocate the myths of Arthur and Avalon and place them firmly in the reality of the geographical landscape of North Wales. According to the authors, Avalon exists. It is a real place with geographical boundaries and a turbulent history. It is the treasure house of Arthurian legend. It is the secret location in which the identity of an entire nation has lain buried. Until now.;Intertwining the mystery and romance of ancient myth with the excitement of modern historical discovery, The Keys to Avalon: exposes the rewriting of history and the political intrigue which robbed a people of their heritage and cultural identity; establishes a viable setting for the Arthurian legacy; challenges the accepted theories about early British history and Arthur, providing a solution to the mystery of Avalon; substantiates its claims with detailed references to original Welsh textual sources, maps and genealogical charts; and goes beyond well-known Arthurian texts to their roots in ancient Welsh manuscripts and the history of the land. This book attempts to unlock the doors to a past that has been swathed in myth and legend, and reveal a landscape which is as real as it is hauntingly magical.
