King Arthur and His Knights by George Gibson

The young knight Arthur, when he took out the legendary sword Excalibur from the rock, proved to be the king, this sword is the first example of any magic weapon in modern literature. The wise sorcerer Merlin has also become the basis for hundreds of characters. It is difficult to overestimate the significance of this text for world culture. Even Sir John Tolkien took on many of Arthur's legends about The Lord of the Rings. King Arthur is a Celtic hero, but the Knights of the Round Table belong to the German, Welsh and French people, this book is a must-read for classic literature and modern fantasy fans.