01-30-2010, 04:22 AM
Gildas wrote in a different time, to a different audience, for a different purpose. We shouldn't fault him for not living up to our needs, but we should never forget that he doesn't.
Somewhere earlier on this thread, Robert Vermaat indicated the weakness with the claims of veteran units or units of veterans so long after the departure of the legions, though I don't know if he addressed those specific units.
I'm not at all impressed with Malcor's scholarship . . . or lack thereof.
That time period certainly sounds right for the "historical" Arthur. I'd like for him to have existed, but must admit to being unsure we'll ever have proof one way or the other.
Somewhere earlier on this thread, Robert Vermaat indicated the weakness with the claims of veteran units or units of veterans so long after the departure of the legions, though I don't know if he addressed those specific units.
I'm not at all impressed with Malcor's scholarship . . . or lack thereof.
That time period certainly sounds right for the "historical" Arthur. I'd like for him to have existed, but must admit to being unsure we'll ever have proof one way or the other.
"Fugit irreparabile tempus" (Irrecoverable time glides away) Virgil
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