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Picador USA
Specs:
| Height | 7.45 Inches |
| Length | 5.4499891 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Release date | October 2014 |
| Weight | 0.95 Pounds |
| Width | 1.6 Inches |
One problem I see is that the Arthurian legends are set in pre-Saxon times, roughly 500-700AD, while the Norman conquests are of course several centuries later. If you want to mix the two up and still maintain any historical accuracy, then you might struggle.
If you're interested in understanding early Anglo-Saxon culture then the best book I've found is the historical fiction novel Hild by Nicola Griffith. Its set a little earlier - in the 7th century. But it shows an amazing understanding of the history of northern England, and the inter-tribal/inter-Kingdom warfare endemic to the time.
If you're interested in grounding the Arthurian legends in an historical period then I'd recommend you read Bernard Cornwell's Warlord Chronicles. He sets it in 5th/6th century England as the Anglo-Saxons are invading and I really enjoyed its historical setting. You can try reading his other historical fiction series, the Saxon Stories, as well for an understanding of the 9th century.
The Traitor Baru Cormorant by Seth Dickinson. Best fantasy of the year, IMO.
Hild by Nicola Griffith.
Karen Memory by Elizabeth Bear.