King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table vs World of King Arthur and His Court: The: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Kings, Britons, Arthur, Knights and knighthood, Kings and rulers, Legends
King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table
King Arthur is one of the greatest legends of all time. From the magical moment when Arthur releases the sword in the stone to the quest for the Holy Grail and the final tragedy of the Last Battle, Roger Lancelyn Green…
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World of King Arthur and His Court: The
“The heroes of the Arthurian romances are knights.”
Surveys the known history of King Arthur, the legends and lore surrounding him, his treatment in literature, and the possible historical background of his associates and stories.
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- World of King Arthur and His Court: The is the quickest read — about 2 hours vs 5 for King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table.
- King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table has the widest readership — 7223 ratings behind its score.
How to choose
Scores by source
| King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table | World of King Arthur and His Court: The | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.9 (7223) | — |
| Hardcover | 4.1 (17) | — |
| Apple Books | 4.0 (34) | — |
Reception
| King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table | World of King Arthur and His Court: The | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 7223 | 1 |
| Editions | 25 | 10 |
| Citations | 15 | — |
| Film adaptations | 1 | — |
| Wikipedia attention | 1881 | — |
| Pages | 288 | 125 |