Illustrated Journey The Legend of King Arthur (An Illustrated Journey Number 16): Myths, Book 16, (Paperback)

<br>King Arthur: History, Legend, and the Stories That Shaped a King<p>King Arthur is one of the most famous figures in European history, and one of the most mysterious.<br>Was he a real leader in post-Roman Britain, or a legend shaped over centuries of storytelling?<br>How did a shadowy war-leader become the king of Camelot, lord of the Round Table, and the Once and Future King?</p><p>This illustrated book offers a clear and engaging journey through the <b>history, development, and enduring power of the Arthurian legend</b>.</p><p>This book explores: </p><ul><li><p>The historical world in which Arthur may have lived</p></li><li><p>The earliest sources and writers, including Gildas, Nennius, Geoffrey of Monmouth, and Thomas Malory</p></li><li><p>How the legend changed across the Middle Ages and beyond</p></li><li><p>The complete story of Arthur, from his rise to power to the fall of Camelot and the journey to Avalon</p></li><li><p>The knights of the Round Table, including Lancelot, Gawain, Percival, Galahad, Tristan, and others</p></li><li><p>Key elements of the myth such as Excalibur, the Grail, Merlin, and the Lady of the Lake</p></li></ul><p>Written for readers aged 10 and up, this book combines historical explanation with vivid storytelling and illustration. It is suitable for children, teenagers, and adults who enjoy history, mythology, and classic legends.</p><p>Whether you are discovering King Arthur for the first time or returning to a story you have loved for years, this book explains how one of Europe's greatest legends was created, reshaped, and kept alive across fifteen centuries.</p>

• Illustrated Journey The Legend of King Arthur (An Illustrated Journey Number 16): Myths, Book 16, (Paperback)
• Author: Independently Published
• ISBN: 9798244481846
• Format: Paperback
• Publication Date: 2026-01-18
• Page Count: 106