From his court at Camelot King Arthur ruled over a unified Britain in a mythical age of peace & prosperity. His glory however would be short-lived. For even as he drew the sword from the stone a doom settled over Arthur that would see his kingdom fall to betrayal & war. In this book Daniel Mersey retells the great stories of Arthur from his winning of Excalibur & his marriage to Guinevere through his battle with the giant in France & his war against the army of Rome to the treachery of Mordred & his death at Camlann. Supporting this narrative is an exploration of the different facets of Arthurian myth including the numerous conflicting theories of his historical origin the tales of Welsh folklore & Medieval romance & even his various portrayals in the modern media. Presented with both classic & newly commissioned artwork this book is an easy-to-read yet highly detailed introduction to the complex body of myth & legend that surrounds Britain's greatest hero.