King Arthur: Dark Age Warrior and Mythic Hero - Hardcover

Matthews, John

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0517224445 ISBN 13: 9780517224441

Publisher: Gramercy Books, 2004

Synopsis

King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table have captured the world's imagination since medieval times. The tales of King Arthur are rooted in history, but over the years the facts have become shrouded in myth and mystery. In this beautifully illustrated book Arthurian expert John Matthews explores the legends that have grown around the king and uncovers the mysteries of Arthur's Britain. The numerous characters surrounding King Arthur are introduced and the facts behind the epic saga are revealed.
·Contains 120 color and black-and-white images
·Covers Merlin, Guenevere, Lancelot, the Holy Grail, and all the mythic search for characters

About this title

About the Author:

John Matthews is widely regarded as one of the world's leading experts on the Arthurian tradition. He regularly lectures on King Arthur and has written over twenty books on the subject. He is currently working as a historical advisor on the Touchstone Pictures film, King Arthur.

About this edition

• Publisher: Gramercy Books
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0517224445
• ISBN 13: 9780517224441
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 128