What a Story! King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table

Adventures of Yesterday for Today’s Readers

History isn’t just what’s taught in school. It’s also—and above all—the grand tale of thrilling, inspiring, unpredictable, sometimes frightening events… and yet all real. A series of books that brings key moments from the past to life for today’s young readers.

What a Story! King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table revisits the legendary Arthurian saga, recounting the adventures of King Arthur and his knights—central figures of Britain’s royal court.
The plot includes iconic moments such as the sword pulled from the stone, the love between Arthur and Guinevere, and the betrayals plotted by the evil sorceress Morgana.
The book also explores the tragic fate of the wizard Merlin, adding depth to the narrative and offering a captivating and immersive read for young readers.

• Incredible true stories from ancient to modern times.
• Each volume includes short sections for deeper exploration: facts, curiosities, and fascinating anecdotes.

From the same series (What a Story!) also: The Ascent of Everest by Pierdomenico Baccalario; The Birth of the Computer by Andrea Tullio Cannobbio; The Invention of Writing, The Gladiators in Rome by Igor De Amicis and Paola Luciani; 1969: The First Man on the Moon, Apollo 13, The Airplane: Conquering the Sky by Christian Hill; September 11, The Eruption of Pompeii by Davide Morosinotto; The Day Against the Mafias by Daniele Nicastro; Hannibal and the Elephants, Cave Paintings, The Discovery of Fire, The Extinction of the Dinosaurs, The Pyramids of Egypt by Jacopo Olivieri.