An A to Z of King Arthur and the Holy Grail by Simon Cox

An A to Z of King Arthur and the Holy Grail by Simon Cox

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The myth of Arthur has been the subject of romances and tales of valour since the Middle Ages, and Arthur's mythos has become entwined with the quest for the Holy Grail and its meaning. This book reveals the truth behind many of the key characters, places and myths.

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An A to Z of King Arthur and the Holy Grail by Simon Cox

The enduring myth of Arthur, the once and future king, has been the subject of romances and tales of valour since the Middle Ages, and 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; and Who wrote the original tales? Simon Cox and Mark Oxbrow take you on a journey of discovery through the mists of time to unravel the myths and mysteries of the Arthurian legends.
"A neat, clear and cleanly-written work of reference" Daily Sport
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 recognised as the definitive history of Halloween. He also contributed to the bestselling Cracking the Da Vinci Code and has lectured widely, including guest lectures for the Folklore Society and Universite de Bretagne.
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ISBN 13 9781845960759
ISBN 10 1845960750
Title An A to Z of King Arthur and the Holy Grail
Author Simon Cox
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Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Transworld Publishers Ltd
Year published 2007-04-05
Number of pages 240
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