The Bristol Merlin

Author : Professor of Medieval Literature and Publishing Leah Tether
Publisher : ARC Humanities Press
ISBN 13 : 9781641894142
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Bristol Merlin written by Professor of Medieval Literature and Publishing Leah Tether and published by ARC Humanities Press. This book was released on 2021-07-31 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The discovery of seven manuscript fragments of the Old French Suite Vulgate du Merlin in a set of early printed books in the Bristol Central Library hit global headlines in 2019. This book contains a comprehensive study of these fascinating Arthurian fragments. Beginning with an extensive contextual history, the authors reveal details of the fragments' origin, their importation to England, and their subsequent journey to a waste pile in a bookbinder's workshop, where they would be incorporated into the bindings of a four-volume edition of the works of Jean Gerson in the early sixteenth century. A full enquiry into the provenance of these host volumes sets out the possible routes from the bookbinder's workshop to their final home in Bristol Central Library. Using multi-spectral imaging to read the damaged sections of text, the authors also provide a full edition and translation of the narrative contained in the fragments.

Author : Gordon A. A. Wilson
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN 13 : 1445656825
Total Pages : 255 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Merlin written by Gordon A. A. Wilson and published by Amberley Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2018-12-15 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First ever narrative history of the famous aero engine that powered the Spitfire, Hurricane, Lancaster, Mosquito and Mustang, the aircraft that made the difference between victory and defeat at critical moments in the Second World War - the Battle of Britain and the allied aerial offensive against Germany.

Author : Edward M. Young
Publisher : SAE International
ISBN 13 : 1468606654
Total Pages : 351 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Building Engines for War written by Edward M. Young and published by SAE International. This book was released on 2023-11-13 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dive into the heart of wartime innovation and manufacturing through this groundbreaking book, unveiling a riveting narrative of technological mastery and organizational ingenuity. This meticulously researched work challenges conventional views of wartime production, offering a fresh perspective on the incredible efforts that drove the Allies to victory. Young's insightful analyses illuminate the strategic collaboration between the aerospace and automotive industries, showcasing their collective adaptation that created the engines powering victory. Spanning continents, Young examines the transformation of aircraft engine manufacturing during World War II. Unearthing the operations of key players such as the Bristol Aeroplane Company, Pratt & Whitney, and Wright Aeronautical, he sheds light on the monumental shift from traditional batch production to revolutionary quantity production. Readers will witness the birth of new factories, the development of advanced machine tools, and the innovation required to produce engines of unparalleled complexity and precision. Through Young's fresh perspective, the book unveils the intricate interplay of crisis techno-politics, engineering resilience, and the pivotal role of innovation in shaping the tides of history. This book is not just a study of the past; it is a critical foundation for understanding the dynamics of wartime production that continue to influence our world today. "Edward Young's reconstruction and analysis of the Allies' massive World War II aircraft engine programs is priceless, unique, thorough and critical - all at once." Philip Scranton Professor Emeritus, History of Industry and Technology, Rutgers University (ISBN 9781468606645, ISBN 9781468606652, ISBN 9781468606669, DOI 10.4271/9781468606652)

Author : Peter H. Goodrich
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1135583404
Total Pages : 454 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Merlin written by Peter H. Goodrich and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2004-06 with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First Published in 2003. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Author : Carol Harding
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317656792
Total Pages : 193 pages
Book Rating : 4.91/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Merlin and Legendary Romance written by Carol Harding and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-08-07 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An indepth work on the origins of the Merlin of Arthurian legend, this book examines early texts, thirteenth century romances focusing particularly on Merlin as a character, rather than those where Merlin is a background cast member. The outline here starts with looking at the genre and the place of fantasy, moving on to consider the attitudes towards magic and magic-users in medieval times. Main works considered are Geoffrey of Monmouth’s Historia Regum Britanniae and Vita Merlini; the Vulgate cycle, Suite du Merlin; and finally Malory’s work. The author asserts that each portrays a different approach to Merlin but all are tied to history and to the Christian religion.

Author : Henry Benjamin Wheatley
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 368 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Merlin; Or, The Early History of King Arthur written by Henry Benjamin Wheatley and published by . This book was released on 1899 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Gareth Knight
Publisher : Skylight Press
ISBN 13 : 1908011335
Total Pages : 126 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Merlin and the Grail Tradition written by Gareth Knight and published by Skylight Press. This book was released on 2011 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of essays tracing the historical importance and esoteric influence of Merlin and the Grail tradition, from its mythological beginnings right down to its relevance in modern magical practice.

Author : Sir Thomas Malory
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 120 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Book of Merlin written by Sir Thomas Malory and published by . This book was released on 1904 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Jane Yolen
Publisher : Open Road Media
ISBN 13 : 1480423297
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Merlin's Booke written by Jane Yolen and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2013-06-18 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The award-winning author How to Fracture a Fairy Tale revamps the Camelot legend with stories of King Arthur’s powerful mentor, the great magician Merlin. There is perhaps no more beloved and enduring myth in the Western canon than the story of King Arthur, his knights, Queen Guinevere, and of course, his mysterious tutor and magical advisor, Merlin. A sorcerer, sage, prophet, and teacher, Merlin’s mysterious life has inspired a vast array of classic works while giving rise to numerous conflicting legends. Here, award-winning author Jane Yolen, one of the most acclaimed fantasy writers of our time, retells Merlin’s tales as never before. Through a series of stories and poems ranging across centuries—from the days of Merlin’s childhood as a feral boy to the possible discovery of his bones in a much later era—Yolen reimagines both the glory and grimness of Camelot, recalling characters and events from Arthurian legend, while ingeniously inventing new myths and dark fables. Merlin’s Booke is a brilliant patchwork, made up of tales that explore the mysteries of King Arthur’s world and the terrible magic that pervaded it. This ebook features a personal history by Jane Yolen including rare images from the author’s personal collection, as well as a note from the author about the making of the book.

Author : Malcolm John Baker
Publisher : iUniverse
ISBN 13 : 1532064608
Total Pages : 261 pages
Book Rating : 4.09/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Merlin’s Secret written by Malcolm John Baker and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2019-01-16 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 2019, Robert Hunt is a young man with no family, desperately in need of guidance. He gets in with a bad crowd, eventually part of a bank raid in London. Miraculously, before being arrested, Robert is saved by a ghost named Viviane: the mythical Lady of the Lake, who transports him to 600 AD, to the time of King Arthur. Robert begins as a helper in the kitchen of Camelot Castle, but due to his modern knowledge is quickly promoted and eventually becomes advisor to King Arthur. As Robert introduces things like cannons, gunpowder, and even early electricity, he is deemed a wizard and given the name Merlin. Although now a man of legend himself, Robert’s journey is not over. Leaving behind King Arthur’s court, Viviane transports Robert to 1200 AD to the time of Robin Hood, no more than a highwayman when they first meet. Robert helps turn Robin Hood into a hero, but at the same time, Robert is becoming a man with power and purpose. His journey is one of adventure, danger, death, and rebirth as a simple man travels back in time to shape the legends we know today while paving his own path to greatness.