Dark History: King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table

“The renowned King Arthur rests here on the Isle of Avalon.” So reads an inscription at Glastonbury Abbey from the 12th century. Long before the Marvel Universe, there was the romantic world of King Arthur, a legendary figure of the West. This book explores the historical foundations of the Arthurian legends, and how their characters, stories, and themes developed through history, poetry, and prose. In polished, authoritative writing, the author examines the intersections of literature, mythology, and history, clearing away the layers of mystery surrounding the world of Arthurian legend.