The Holy Grail

I bought this book with only limited knowledge of Grail lore, with most of that from the King Arthur Legends. Giles Morgan did a very nice job with his book, The Holy Grail. It considers the novice like me and gives an in depth history on the Grail and its caldron shaped predecessors. Throughout the pages Morgan follows the Grail as it appears in literature, movies, religion and quest folklore across time, countries and cultures. This tale of The Holy Grail is as fantastic as the many stories which include the iconic cup itself.

This is a good introduction to a complicated subject, readable and up to date, basic yet as comprehensive as an introductory work can be.