Edward III's Round Table at Windsor: The House of the Round Table and the Windso

Description: Edward III's Round Table at Windsor by Julian Munby, Richard Barber, Richard Brown A dramatic archaeological find at Windsor Castle reveals Edward IIIs House of the Round Table, designed to show off Edwards power and prestige at a crucial moment in his attempts to lay claim to the throne of France. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A dramatic archaeological find at Windsor Castle reveals Edward IIIs House of the Round Table, designed to show off Edwards power and prestige at a crucial moment in his attempts to lay claim to the throne of France.NEW LOWER PRICEThe image of King Arthurs Round Table is well-known, both as Thomas Malorys portrayal of a fellowship of knights dedicated to the highest ideals of chivalry, and as the great wooden table at Winchester castle. Now a dramatic archaeological find at Windsor castle sheds new light on the idea of a round table as a gathering: the House of the Round Table which Edward III ordered to be constructed at the conclusion of his Windsor festival of 1344.The discovery of the foundation trench of a great building two hundred feet in diameter in the Upper Ward of Windsor castle, allows the reconstruction of that buildings appearance and raises the question of itspurpose. Chronicles, building materials inventories from the royal accounts, medieval romances, and earlier descriptions of round table festivals all confirm the archaeological evidence: at a time when secular orders of knighthood were almost unknown, Edward declared his intention to found an Order of the Round Table with three hundred knights. This grand building, and the Arthurian entertainments he planned for it, would bind his nobles to his cause ata crucial point in his progress to claiming the throne of France.His ambitious scheme, however, was overtaken by events. Victory at Crecy in 1346 confirmed Edwards reputation, and the order which he founded in 1348 was themuch more exclusive Order of the Garter, rewarding those commanders who had helped him to win the Crecy campaign. His reputation was assured, the omens for his reign were auspicious; he had the loyalty of his knights and magnates.The Round Table building was abandoned, and eventually pulled down in the 1360s. Thus a major plank in the strategic thinking of one of Englands greatest kings almost became a footnote in history.Time Team discovered .there [are] indeed foundations of a massive round building in Windsor Castles upper ward. A splendidly produced volume, which gives full credit both to the history and to the archaeology: analysis of the chivalric background, archaeological analysis, discussion of the probable form of the building [and] the early history of Windsor Castle as well as the types of stone used by Edward IIIs masons. The book is attractively illustrated, and its appendicesprovide a full text in Latin, with translation, of the building accounts, as well as translations of many of the relevant chronicle extracts. MICHAEL PRESTWICH, THE TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT Author Biography RICHARD BARBER has had a huge influence on the study of medieval history and literature, as both a writer and a publisher. His first book on the Arthurian legend appeared in 1961, and his major works include The Knight and Chivalry (winner of the Somerset Maugham Award in 1971), Edward Prince of Wales and Aquitaine, The Penguin Guide to Medieval Europe and The Holy Grail: the History of a Legend which was widely praised and was translated into six languages. Review A valuable contribution to the study of the cult of chivalry. * JOURNAL OF MEDIEVAL ARCHAEOLOGY *A splendidly produced volume. * TLS *Makes a useful contribution to Arthurian studies and the history of jousting, pageantry and royal palaces. * SOUTHERN HISTORY SOCIETY *This fascinating study of a fantastical building takes a suitably multi-disciplinary approach. [...] Supplemented with documentary appendices and splendid illustrations, this in-depth study explores the historical background to a modern archaeological discovery, detailing its analogues and inspirations, ultimately revealing that role-playing games are nothing new; it cant be praised enough. * PENDRAGON * Long Description The image of King Arthurs Round Table is well-known, both as Thomas Malorys portrayal of a fellowship of knights dedicated to the highest ideals of chivalry, and as the great wooden table at Winchester castle. Now a dramatic archaeological find at Windsor castle sheds new light on the idea of a round table as a gathering: the House of the Round Table which Edward III ordered to be constructed at the conclusion of his Windsor festival of 1344. The discovery of the foundation trench of a great building two hundred feet in diameter in the Upper Ward of Windsor castle, allows the reconstruction of that buildings appearance and raises the question of its purpose. Chronicles, building materials inventories from the royal accounts, medieval romances, and earlier descriptions of round table festivals all confirm the archaeological evidence: at a time when secular orders of knighthood were almost unknown, Edward declared his intention to found an Order of the Round Table with three hundred knights. This grand building, and the Arthurian entertainments he planned for it, would bind his nobles to his cause at a crucial point in his progress to claiming the throne of France. His ambitious scheme, however, was overtaken by events. Victory at Crcy in 1346 confirmed Edwards reputation, and the order which he founded in 1348 was the much more exclusive Order of the Garter, rewarding those commanders who had helped him to win the Crcy campaign. His reputation was assured, the omens for his reign were auspicious; he had the loyalty of his knights and magnates. The Round Table building was abandoned, and eventually pulled down in the 1360s. Thus a major plank in the strategic thinking of one ofEnglands greatest kings almost became a footnote in history. Time Team discovered . there (are) indeed foundations of a massive round building in Windsor Castles upper ward. A splendidly produced volume, which gives full credit both to the history and to the archaeology: analysis of the chivalric background, archaeological analysis, discussion of the probable form of the building (and) the early history of Windsor Castle as well as the types of stone used by Edward IIIs masons. The book is attractively illustrated, and its appendices provide a full text in Latin, with translation, of the building accounts, as well as translations of many of the relevant chronicle extracts. MICHAEL PRESTWICH, THE TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT Review Text A valuable contribution to the study of the cult of chivalry. JOURNAL OF MEDIEVAL ARCHAEOLOGY A splendidly produced volume. TLS Makes a useful contribution to Arthurian studies and the history of jousting, pageantry and royal palaces. SOUTHERN HISTORY SOCIETY This fascinating study of a fantastical building takes a suitably multi-disciplinary approach. [...] Supplemented with documentary appendices and splendid illustrations, this in-depth study explores the historical background to a modern archaeological discovery, detailing its analogues and inspirations, ultimately revealing that role-playing games are nothing new; it cant be praised enough. PENDRAGON Review Quote A valuable contribution to the study of the cult of chivalry. JOURNAL OF MEDIEVAL ARCHAEOLOGY A splendidly produced volume. TLS Makes a useful contribution to Arthurian studies and the history of jousting, pageantry and royal palaces. SOUTHERN HISTORY SOCIETY This fascinating study of a fantastical building takes a suitably multi-disciplinary approach. [...] Supplemented with documentary appendices and splendid illustrations, this in-depth study explores the historical background to a modern archaeological discovery, detailing its analogues and inspirations, ultimately revealing that role-playing games are nothing new; it cant be praised enough. PENDRAGON Details ISBN1843833131 Author Richard Brown Short Title EDWARD IIIS ROUND TABLE AT WIN Series Arthurian Studies Language English ISBN-10 1843833131 ISBN-13 9781843833130 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 942.037 Series Number 68 Year 2007 Publication Date 2007-05-31 Imprint The Boydell Press Subtitle The House of the Round Table and the Windsor Festival of 1344 Place of Publication Woodbridge Country of Publication United Kingdom Birth 1941 DOI 10.1604/9781843833130 AU Release Date 2007-05-31 NZ Release Date 2007-05-31 UK Release Date 2007-05-31 Pages 312 Publisher Boydell & Brewer Ltd Alternative 9781843833918 Illustrations 16 colour, 17 b/w, 10 line illus. 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