King Arthur is a legendary British leader who, according to Medieval histories and romances, led the defense of Britain against Saxon invaders in the early sixth century. The details of Arthur's story are mainly composed of folklore and literary invention, and his historical existence is debated and disputed by modern historians. The sparse historical background of Arthur is gleaned from various sources, including the Annales Cambriae, the Historia Brittonum, and the writi...

The great King Arthur is a legendary British sovereign who, according to medieval histories and romances, led the defence of Britain against Saxon invaders in the early sixth century. This book is chock-full of entertaining adventures involving knights in shining armour; damsels in distress, fierce jousting and sword fights to the death, battles against hoards of enemies, giants, dragons, tournaments, witches, magic, and miracles.These ancient legends are a must-read – who hasn't h...

This Sir James Knowles version of King Arthur is considered as the most accurate and well known original story of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table.The great King Arthur is a legendary British sovereign who, according to medieval histories and romances, led the defense of Britain against Saxon invaders in the early sixth century. This book is chock-full of entertaining adventures involving knights in shining armour; damsels in distress, fierce jousting and sword fights...

Compiled and arranged by Sir James Thomas Knowles in 1862, this classic work organizes the sweeping legends of King Arthur into a clear, chronological narrative. Drawing primarily from Sir Thomas Malory's 15th-century Le Morte d'Arthur, Knowles chronicles Arthur's rise to power, the guidance of Merlin, and the establishment of the fellowship of the Round Table.The book preserves the themes of chivalry, honor, smiting your opponents, and tragedy while updating Knowles's arc...

Arthur was the first born son of King Uther Pendragon and heir to the throne. However these were very troubled times and Merlin, a wise magician, advised that the baby Arthur should be raised in a secret place and that none should know his true identity.As Merlin feared, when King Uther died there was great conflict over who should be the next king. Merlin used his magic to set a sword in a stone. Written on the sword, in letters of gold, were these words: "Whoso pulleth out this s...

The beloved tales of Camelot, Merlin, the Round Table, the quest for the Holy Grail, and more.Today, the figure of King Arthur lives on in everything from fantasy novels to comedy films, but the legends surrounding him date back to somewhere in post-Roman times and were first collected by Geoffrey of Monmouth in the twelfth century. Edited for the modern reader by Sir James Knowles, Monmouth's original collection features familiar tales of wizardry and prophecy, lo...

In "The Legends of King Arthur and His Knights," James Knowles presents a richly woven tapestry of medieval lore, capturing the essence of chivalric ideals and heroic adventures. This seminal work, first published in the 19th century, revitalizes Arthurian legends for contemporary readers, employing an accessible yet evocative literary style that combines narrative finesse with moral exploration. Knowles deftly intertwines historical elements with myth, inviting readers into a world where ...

This vintage book contains Sir James Knowles' "The Legends of King Arthur and his Knights". King Arthur is the legendary British monarch of the late fifth and early sixth centuries. He was the subject of many medieval histories and romances, and purportedly headed the defence of Britain against the Saxons in the sixth century. A fantastic retelling of this famous tale, "The Legends of King Arthur and his Knights" will appeal to those with an interest in Arthurian legend, and would make for...

The Legends Of King Arthur And His Knights by James Knowles.

The legend of King Arthur and the knights of the Round Table is the most powerful and enduring in the western world. King Arthur, Guinevere, and Sir Lancelot did not really exist, but their names conjure up a romantic image of gallant knights in shining Armour, elegant ladies in medieval castles, heroic quests for the Holy Grail in a world of honor and romance, and the court of Camelot at the center of a royal and mystical Britain.The Arthurian legend has existed for over a thousan...

This anthology is a thorough introduction to classic literature for those who have not yet experienced these literary masterworks. From the finding of Merlin to the death of King Arthur, follow every thrilling adventure in the Arthurian legend! For those who have known and loved these works in the past, this is an invitation to reunite with old friends in a fresh new format. As an anthology that invites readers to immerse themselves in the masterpieces of the saga of King Arthur, it is a m...

King Arthur is a legendary British leader of the late 5th and early 6th centuries, who, according to medieval histories and romances, led the defence of Britain against Saxon invaders in the early 6th century. Including Arthur's father Uther Pendragon, the wizard Merlin, Arthur's wife Guinevere, the sword Excalibur, Arthur's conception at Tintagel, his final battle against Mordred at Camlann and final rest in Avalon. Lancelot and the Holy Grail to the story, began the genre of Arthurian ro...