King Arthur: Dark Age Warrior and Mythic Hero

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