The enduring myth of Arthur, the once and future king, has been the subject of romances and tales of valor since the Middle Ages, and along the way, Arthur’s mythos has become entwined with the quest for the Holy Grail and its meaning. In this simple-to-follow A to Z guide, you will discover the truth behind many of the key characters, places, and stories, such as Who was King Arthur? Where was Camelot? Was there a Round Table? What was the Holy Grail? Did Excalibur exist? How did the legend of Merlin evolve? These questions and more are answered as, through the uncertain mists of time, the authors unravel the myths and mysteries of the Arthurian legends.
Simon Cox is the author of the international bestsellers Cracking the Da Vinci Code and Illuminating Angels and Demons, and co-author of An A to Z of Ancient Egypt and An A to Z of Atlantis. He lectures frequently around Europe and the US on alternative history and has appeared in numerous documentaries as an expert in the field. Mark Oxbrow is the author of Halloween: Pagan Festival to Trick or Treat, which is widely recognized as the definitive history of Halloween. He also contributed to the bestselling Cracking the Da Vinci Code and has lectured widely.
Folklore & Mythology
240 pages, Cloth, 5 x 8
Distribution Rights: US
$23.95
9781845960759 (1845960750) Pub Date: May 2008
Mainstream Publishing