The tales of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table conjure up visions of a golden age of heroism and wonder. For a thousand years they have passed from generation to generation across Europe and the rest of the world. Today's children encounter them in innumerable books films and TV versions. Rosalind Kerven's retelling draws on the original Celtic and medieval legends to chronicle the rise to power of the boy decreed by fate to be King of Britain his glorious reign and his tragic yet triumphant passing. Tudor Humphries's illustrations evoke all the magic romance and majesty of Arthur's story. Photographs and paintings investigate Arthur's "real" identity the chivalry and religion of his court the places associated with him and the worldwide impact of his story.

 

This book features in the following series: Dk Eyewitness, Dk Eyewitness Classics .

There are 64 pages in this book. This book was published 1998 by Dorling Kindersley Ltd .

Rosalind Kerven trained as an anthropologist and has edited and reviewed children's books for a number of years. She has written many collections of myths and legends, and several children's novels. She lives in Morpeth, Northumberland. Alan Marks studied art at Bath Academy in 1980 and has since illustrated over 20 children's picture books. Alan's first book, Storm, written by Kevin Crossley Holland, won the Carnegie Medal, and Ring a Ring o' Roses won the Bologna UNICEF Award. In 1996, Thomas and the Tinners was shortlisted for the Smarties Prize and The Thief's Daughter became National Curriculum recommended reading. He lives in Elmstone, Kent.