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Describes daily life and major historical events of the Middle Ages, with an emphasis on events in Great Britain from the fifth to the fifteenth centuries.

King Arthur is a famous figure from the Dark Ages whose legend has stood the test of time. In this...book, a mysterious figure called the Mystery Master sets you the challenge of investigating all the facts and myths behind the legend of King Arthur and encourages you to analyze the information that you have gathered. Once you have read the information in this book, you can figure out for yourselves: Did King Arthur really exist?.

Retells the legends of King Arthur and his knights, while also exploring the conflicting theories of their historical origin, the tales of Welsh folklore and medieval romance, and the portrayals of King Arthur in modern media.

Examines both legend and historical fact surrounding King Arthur and the Dark Ages in the British Isles.

Despite his enduring popularity, King Arthur remains the most enigmatic of Britain's legendary heroes. In this new book, author Dan Mersey retells the great stories of Arthur, while exploring the different facets of Arthurian myth, from the numerous, conflicting theories of his historical origin, through the tales of Welsh folklore and Medieval romance, and concluding with an examination of his various portrayals in the modern media. Presented with both classic and newly commissioned artwork, this book is an easy-to-read, yet highly detailed introduction to the complex body of myth and legend that surrounds Britain's greatest hero.