What is the legend of Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table?

Question

any books, websites, or if you can sum it up in a nutshell, would all be appreciated. i just want to know the truest version of this story.

Answer 1

It is a gentle and noble story ,the highest Order of Chivalry at the Court of King Arthur. Its members were supposedly the cream of the British military who followed a strict code of honour and service.
the twelve basic rules of the Knights of the Round Table were:

To never lay down arms
To seek after wonders
When called upon, to defend the rights of the weak with all one's strength
To injure no one
Not to attack one another
To fight for the safety of one's country
To give one's life for one's country
To seek nothing before honour
Never to break faith for any reason
To practice religion most diligently
To grant hospitality to anyone, each according to his ability
Whether in honour or disgrace, to make a report with the greatest fidelity to truth to those who keep the annals

Answer 2

Read Le Morte D'Artur by Sir Thomas Mallory (get a translated English version). That was the first book written about him though it's believed he simply took the tale from other stories spread about Arthur at the time.

You'll also be able to find one heck of alot of information just by typing "King Arthur" into a search engine.

Answer 3

they were based on the Roman Soldiers in England, they were brought from Sarmatia. Very brutal fighters. Arthur was a son of a Brit woman and a knight. they were brought to protect the southern half of England. the northern half belonged to the Celts.

Answer 4

it's a legend so there isn't really a truest version of the story. it's all made up! try here: http://www.arthurian-legend.com/

Answer 5

I am afraid you will not find the answer in the R/S section. Try and do a Google on him.

Answer 6

Rent "Monty Python and the HOLY GRAIL", that will explain the whole thing.

Answer 7

read "Ivanhoe."