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...

Embark on a Legendary Journey with Sir James Knowles' The Legends of King Arthur and His KnightsDive into the realm of chivalry, magic, and epic adventures with Sir James Knowles' The Legends of King Arthur and His Knights. This edition, revitalizing Arthurian legends for a 19th-century audience, brings to life King Arthur's noble quests, the mystic allure of Merlin, and the valor of the Knights of the Round Table. Knowles, intertwining history with myth, presents a narr...

The Legends ofKING ARTHURand hisKNIGHTSSir James KnowlesIllustrated by Lancelot Speed

According to Wikipedia: "King Arthur is a legendary British leader who, according to medieval histories and romances, led the defence 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."

Chios Classics brings literature's greatest works back to life for new generations. All our books contain a linked table of contents.There have been many great stories written about King Arthur and his knights. One of the more popular King Arthur books was written by Sir James Knowles, an English architect during the 19th century.

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...

In the vast tapestry of human history, certain figures stand as beacons of virtue, symbols of chivalry, and embodiments of the eternal struggle between good and evil. Among these figures, the legend of King Arthur shines with a brilliance that has endured through the ages, captivating the hearts and imaginations of countless generations.Sir James Knowles's retelling of "The Legend of King Arthur and His Knights" is a masterpiece that breathes new life into this timeless tale. Drawi...

Readers of all ages will thrill to these timeless tales of chivalry and romance at the court of Camelot. Based on Thomas Malory's classic Le Morte d'Arthur and influenced by the poetry of Tennyson's Idylls of the King, Sir James Knowles's renditions of the ancient legends offer an enchanting account of how a boy who drew a sword from a stone came to rule over a kingdom defended by a brotherhood of knights.Louis Rhead's evocative black-and-white illustrations, inspi...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.King Arthur is a legendary British leader said to have defended Britain from Saxon invaders in the early 6th century. His story is largely based on folklore and literary invention, and historians debate whether he truly existed. Limited references to Arthur appear in sources like the Annales Cambriae, Historia Brittonum, and writings of Gildas, as well as early poetry such as Y Gododdin.Arthur’s legend...

Arthurian expert Sir James Knowles brings together fourteen tales of King Arthur and his knights, inspired by Alfred, Lord Tennyson's first four 'Idylls of the King'.Here is a fascinating journey through the land of ancient England where magic, mystery and warring factions come together in cataclysmic fashion. Beginning with the finding of the wizard Merlin, Sir James recounts the discovery of the legendary sword Excalibur, King Arthur's victory ov...

Herein awaits the glorious adventures of King Arthur and the Knights of the Table Round. Journey back to a time of old when chivalry and magic ruled the day. King Arthur and his Knights must stand against the forces of evil that threaten to split their beloved England asunder.

King Arthur is one of the most famous names in history, despite his existence as mere legend. Despite that, his name still evokes visions of fantasy, chivalry, bravery, and more even today, and Arthur remains a pop culture fixture around the globe. Of course, Arthur, Lancelot, and all of the other figures were made famous in various Arthurian Legends written by writers like Chretien de Troyes. Arthur came to embody the ideals of the Middle Ages: strength, chivalry, bravery, and more. Along...