Product Description: Why does King Arthur's Camelot fascinate? In this book Geoffrey Ashe, the secretary of the Cadbury project, looks for an answer. Drawing on varied research, and on the insight embodied in William Blake's symbol of the shadowy "Giant Albion" behind Arthur, he plunges into the psychological depths that underlie the tale of the enchanted King, his city Camelot, his mysterious departure to Avalon, his promised return...read more

Product Description: Geoffrey Ashe's investigation into the real and mythical figures who shaped Britain's history and culture covers the period from pre-Christian times up to the 10th century. The author considers Roman rulers as well as British kings and queens.

Product Description: Recounting stories and legends from the dark centuries of British prehistory to the 9th century AD, Ashe shows how they interrelate and take on fresh significance from historical and archaeological research.

The Virgin: Mary's Cult and the Re-Emergence of the Goddessxi, 262 pp. "In this masterly exploration of the cult of Mary, Geoffrey Ashe examines ancient myths, theology, history, literature and feminine spirituality to throw new light on the role of Mary in today's Church, which is only partly derived from the Gospels. Tracing the cult from its origins to the present day with the re-subordination of Mary to Christ, this remarkable book also illuminates the spiritual battle of the sexes, a conflict that remains unresolved to this day."Keywords: GEOFFREY ASHE VIRGIN MARY CULT RE-EMERGENCE GODDESS RELIGION SPIRITUALITY WOMEN'S WOMEN MYTHOLOGY THEOLOGY LITERATURE FEMININE FEMALE

Product Description: 2007 was the 50th anniversary of the publication of King Arthur’s Avalon, which is widely credited as being responsible for the growth of Glastonbury and the international renewal of interest in Arthurian legends—a very influential work indeed.

A history of English dissent since the French Revolution. Drawing on the lives and works of a collection of scholars, philosophers and literary figures, this work shows how the heirs of English radical thought, some visionary and all ahead of their time, sowed the seeds for British reform, in opposition to the disappointment of the Revolution.

Product Description: DISCOVERING THE GODDESS A personal account of the new movement of the Goddess by one of the most highly respected authors on religion and paganism in Britain, Geoffrey Ashe. Geoffrey Ashe has written many books, on topics such as King Arthur, Merlin, Arthurian Britain, Camelot, Atlantis, British mythology, occultism, and the Virgin Mary...read more

A major analysis of the character and legacy of the Arthurian wizard traces the numerous tales attributed to his mythical status to the real life of Myrddin Emrys, a Welsh prophet whose legacy includes numerous literary works including those by Spenser and Mary Stewart.

Product Description: The Finger and the Moon, by Geoffrey Ashe ISBN 0-9649553-2-6 304pp, 5.5 x 8.5 in, softcover Fiction: Fantasy, Magic, Arthurian legend SRP: UK £12.99, US $19.95, CAN $26.50 "Do what you will - but be very sure you will it" is the motto over the entrance to Allhallows, a college of magic and mystery set deep in the English countryside, in the shadow of legendary Glastonbury Tor...read more

Product Description: Highly readable and wide ranging, this fascinating account is the definitve work on the much debated and controversial subject of prophecy. What do the fall of Troy, the birth of Christ, and the Soviet Union have in common? Prophets have predicted these events, and here is fresh insight into these ever-intriguing, ever-amazing seers...read more

A historical overview of the origins of labyrinths and their evolution into mazes. Many colour photographs of British labyrinths and mazes are included as is a list of labyrinths and mazes in England, Scotland and Wales.

Product Description: A definitive, factual, A–Z reference guide offering a global perspective on the role of prophecy in world history, religion, folklore, and literature.• More than 100 entries on prophets and prophecies from the Antichrist to Yevgeny Zamyatin, the Russian author whose writings influenced Aldous Huxley's Brave New World and George Orwell's 1984• Extensive illustrations with drawings and diagrams including engravings from William Blake's so-called prophetic books and depictions of the ten incarnations of Vishnu• Numerous photographs of writers such as D...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: Few biographies capture the complex personality of Mohandas K. Gandhi (1869-1948)—theologian, philosopher, activist, and statesman—so successfully. Geoffrey Ashe separates myth from reality and clarifies the incredible polarities of his protagonist's life, from middle-class lawyer to non violent revolutionary, from family man to man of the world...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: The Hell-Fire Clubs conjure up images of aristocratic rakes outraging respectability at every turn, cutting a swath through the village maidens and celebrating Black Masses. While all this is true, it is not the whole story. The author of this volume has assembled an account of the Clubs and of their antecedents and descendants...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: Prophets throughout history have become famous for being able to foretell the future by drawing on their own intuitions, and perhaps supernatural gifts, to make predictions that are uncannily accurate. Among the prophetic heroes depicted are the biblical prophets Elijah, Isaiah, and Jeremiah, Merlin, Dante, Nostradamus, Milton, Blake, and a host of lesser-known seers, priestesses, witches, star-gazers, and premonitionists...read more

Examines Arthurian history and legend and its influence

Product Description: In recent years the tradition of King Arthur has been attracting fresh interest and acquiring new dimensions. His name, as ever, conjures up famous characters and images - the king himself; his beautiful and passionate queen; Merlin, prophet and magician; the Round Table; the love stories of Lancelot and Guinevere...read more

Searches for the sources of the legend

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Describes the mythological background of Atlantis, shows examples of the Atlantis motif in art, and discusses the meanings associated with Atlantis

Product Description: Explore a truly astonishing range of interests, philosophies, religions, and cultures -- from alchemy to angels, Buddhism to Hinduism, myth to magic. The distinguished authors bring a wealth of knowledge, visionary thinking, and accessible writing to each intriguing subject in these lavishly illustrated, large-format paperback books...read more

Shows and describes locations in England and Wales that are associated with the legend of King Arthur, and discusses the historical authenticity of each site

Discusses the literary, musical, and film versions of the story of King Arthur and surveys the characters, themes, and history of the Arthur legend

Examines the evidence concerning the actual life of King Arthur and traces the development of the myth of King Arthur from the twelfth to the twentieth century

Traces the development of the Arthurian legend comparing it with the facts of King Arthur's life as they have been reconstructed from historical records and archaeological finds.