Few legends have benefited from more retellings and more interpretation than have the tales of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table How can you find out what you want to know about the characters, the origins, and the events without acquiring an entire bookshelf of volumes? This all-in-one, authoritative A to Z guide -- the result of over 15 years of research -- makes it easy to locate exactly what you're looking for. Begin with Aalardin, a knight who possessed magical knowledge and wed the grandniece of Arthur, move on to Diwrnach, an Irishman who owned a wondrous cauldron that became one of the Thirteen Treasures of Britain; and end with Zitus, the name used in a Spanish romance to refer to Arthur. Of course, you'll also get long entries for the most unforgettable personalities and plot lines, such as Lancelot, Guinevere, and the search for the Holy Grail. Filled with fascinating details that will entrance anyone who loves these wonderful legends.