King Arthur History "Then it was, that the magnanimous Arthur, with all the kings and military force of Britain, fought against the Saxons. And though there were many more noble than himself, yet he was twelve times chosen their commander, and was as often conqueror. The first battle in which he was engaged, was at the mouth of the river Gleni. The second, third, fourth, and fifth, were on another river, by the Britons called Duglas, in the region Linuis. The sixth, on the river Bassas. The seventh in the wood Celidon, which the Britons call Cat Coit Celidon. The eighth was near Gurnion castle, where Arthur bore the image of the Holy Virgin, mother of God, upon his shoulders, and through the power of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the holy Mary, put the Saxons to flight, and pursued them the whole day with great slaughter. The ninth was at te City of Legion, which is called Cair Lion. The tenth was on the banks of the river Trat Treuroit. The eleventh was on the mountain Breguoin, which we call Cat Bregion. The twelfth was a most severe contest, when Arthur penetrated to the hill of Badon. In this engagement, nine hundred and forty fell by his hand alone, no one but the Lord affording him assistance. In all these engagements the Britons were successful. For no strength can avail against the will of the Almighty."

Historia Brittonum
by Nennius (c. AD 796)
Edited by J. A. Giles
Six Old English Chronicles
Henry G. Bohn, London, 1848

First written reference to a King Arthur was in the "Goddodin" poem in 600 ad.

Non-fiction books on King Arthur:-

"King Arthur's Avalon: The Story Of Glastonbury"
(New York, Dutto, 1958)

"The Quest For Arthur's Britain"
(New York, Praeger, 1968)

"Arthur, King Of Britain: History, Chronicle, Romance and Criticsm"
(Richard L. Brengle, New York, Meredith Publishing Company, 1964)

"The Mystery Of King Arthur"
(New York, Portland House, 1957)

Online Research:-

Arthurian Passages From: The History Of The Kings Of Britain