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The legend of King Arthur. / - English-language edition. - Chicago World Book 2014 - 48 pages; illustrations, maps; 28 cm. - Enigmas of history ; .

Originally published as: La leyenda del Rey Arturo, by Editorial Sol S.L., c2013.

Includes bibliographical references (page 45) and index.

A myth of epic proportions -- Arthurian geography -- The faces of King Arthur -- Was Cadbury the mythical Camelot? -- Characters in the legend -- The round table -- Cruel warrior or righteous king? -- Who was Merlin? -- What was the quest for the Holy Grail? -- Glastonbury tor -- Glastonbury abbey -- Arthur at Glastonbury -- Did King Arthur exist? -- Traces of a legend -- Places to see and visit.

"An exploration of the questions and mysteries that have puzzled scholars and experts about the legends of King Arthur, the Roundtable, and his knights. Features include a map, fact boxes, biographies of famous experts on Arthurian legend, places to see and visit, a glossary, further readings, and index"--

ISBN: 9780716626640 0716626640 9780716626602 (set) 0716626608 (set)

LCCN: 2014006446

Subjects--Personal Names:
Arthur, King --Juvenile literature.

Subjects--Chronological Terms:
To 1066

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Britons--Kings and rulers --Juvenile literature.
Arthurian romances--Juvenile literature.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Great Britain--History --To 1066 --Juvenile literature.
Great Britain--Antiquities, Celtic --Juvenile literature.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
History.

LC Class. No.: DA152.5.A7 / L4913 2014

Dewey Class. No.: 942.01/4