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A study of the existence of King Arthur as a historical person based on authoritative text.

Examines the conflicting evidence about the existence and historical basis of the legendary British king.

Text and plentiful illustrations cover the history and popularity of Arthur, King of the Britons, providing archaeological research on whether Arthur indeed lived, background information on the Britons and Romans, the story of Arthur and descriptions of its variations, and discussions of the incorporation of religious elements such as the Holy Grail into the myth, and the influence of the Camelot myth on twentieth-century popular culture.

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

Contains alphabetically arranged entries that provide information about various aspects of the Arthurian legends, covering the heroes and heroines of the main romances, Arthur's family, the chief place names of the Arthurian tales and Grail romances, historical topics relevant to the legend, and theories about the legends.

A retelling, in modern language, of Malory's tales of King Arthur and his knights.

The author presents evidence to support his theory that the legendary King Arthur was in fact a sixth-century military commander and that many of the romantic tales of Merlin, Camelot, and Excalibur are rooted in truth; examines various theories regarding the location of Arthur's kingdom; discusses the possibility that Arthur survived his final battle; and suggests the whereabouts of Arthur's grave.

Surveys the known history of King Arthur, the legends and lore surrounding him, his treatment in literature, and the possible historical background of his associates and stories.

Traces the evolution of the King Arthur legend over the course of more than five hundred years through a selection of medieval Arthurian literature and history, drawn from Latin, English, Welsh, French, and German sources; and includes a chronology of texts, maps, and other reference materials.