A Brief History of Robin Hood

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Who was Robin Hood? Throughout history the figures of the hooded man of Sherwood forest and his band of outlaws have transfixed readers and viewers; but where does the myth come from? The story appeared out of the legend of the Green man but found its location during the reign of Richard II, the Lionheart, who was away from England fighting in the crusades. In his absence his brother John lay waste to the country. But does this tell the full story? Was Robin a bandit prince ahead of a troop of brigands? Who was the Sherrif and was he in fact the legitimate law in the land fighting vigilan.  Read more... Abstract: Who was Robin Hood? Throughout history the figures of the hooded man of Sherwood forest and his band of outlaws have transfixed readers and viewers; but where does the myth come from? In his absence his brother John lay waste to the country. But does this tell the full story? Was Robin a bandit prince ahead of a troop of brigands?  Read more... Content: Cover Title Copyright Contents Maps Introduction Chapter 1 Robin Hood and his Merry Men Chapter 2 The Birth of the Legend Chapter 3 The Hero of the Ballads Chapter 4 The Literary Tradition Chapter 5 The Bandit Leader Chapter 6 Fulk FitzWarin Chapter 7 Eustace the Monk Chapter 8 Rebels Chapter 9 The Merry Men Chapter 10 Maid Marian and Friar Tuck Chapter 11 The Sheriff of Nottingham and Sir Guy of Gisborne Chapter 12 King Richard and King John Chapter 13 Robin Hood in Hollywood Chronology Bibliography Index.