Barber, Richard (William)

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BARBER, Richard (William)

BARBER, Richard (William). British, b. 1941. Genres: Food and Wine, Literary criticism and history, Mythology/Folklore, Travel/Exploration, History. Career: Boydell and Brewer Ltd., managing director. Publications: Arthur of Albion, 1961, rev. ed. as King Arthur: Hero and Legend, 1986; Henry Plantagenet, 1963; (with F. Camps) The Investigation of Murder, 1965; The Knight and Chivalry, 1970, rev. ed., 1995; Samuel Pepys Esq., 1970; (with A. Riches) A Dictionary of Fabulous Beasts, 1971; The Figure of Arthur, 1972; Cooking and Recipes from Rome to the Renaissance, 1974; Aubrey's Brief Lives, 1975; A Strong Land and a Sturdy, 1976; Companion Guide to South West France, 1977, rev. ed. as Companion Guide to Gascony and the Dordogne, 1991; The Devil's Crown, 1978; Tournaments, 1978; Edward Prince of Wales and Aquitaine, 1978; The Arthurian Legends, 1979; A Companion to World Mythology, 1979; The Reign of Chivalry, 1980; Living Legends, 1981; The Pastons, 1981; Penguin Guide to Medieval Europe, 1984; The Worlds of John Aubrey, 1986; Fuller's Worthies, 1986; (with J. Barker) Tournaments, 1989; Pilgrimages, 1991; Bestiary, 1993; British Myths and Legends, 1998; Legends of King Arthur, 2000.

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