Margarita Torres Sevilla, José Miguel Ortega del Río

Kings of the Grail

Tracing the Historic Journey of the Holy Grail from Jerusalem to Spain

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Imprint: O'Mara Books

Publication date: 16/04/2015

ISBN: 9781782433453

Subject: Non-Fiction

Category: Science - History - Philosophy

Binding: Hardback

Size: Other

Extent: 256 pages

Territorial Rights: World (All Languages)

Edition Status: Out of Print

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Summary:

An extraordinary investigation, beginning with ancient parchments in Egypt and ending in Spain, casts an entirely new light on the fascinating mystery of the Holy Grail.

Recently discovered parchments in Egypt have finally made it possible to identify the current location of the Holy Grail. This extraordinary discovery led Margarita Torres Sevilla and José Miguel Ortega del Río on a three-year investigation as they traced the Grail's journey across the globe to its final resting place in the Basilica of San Isidoro in León, Spain.

* Traces the history of the Grail from Jerusalem in the eleventh century, to the caliph of the Fatimid dynasty, the Muslim prince of Dénia (in Spain) and finally to Ferdinand I of León and Castile.
* This definitive book on one of history's most sought-after treasures, the object of both Arthurian myth and Christian legend, has made headlines worldwide.
* The culmination of a meticulous three-year investigation and supported by historical and scientific research.
* Includes fascinating facts about the history of Judaism and early Christianity, the significance of the Last Supper, and the other cups previously identified as the Holy Grail.

Meticulously researched, this is a fascinating and unique guide to history of the Grail.

Reviews:

In an explosive book, Margarita Torres Sevilla and José Miguel Ortega del Río reveal there is conclusive evidence from scrolls in Egypt that confirm their theory.

Daily Mail

Tantalising... intriguing and enjoyable

Publishers Weekly

Sales points:

  • A newly translated title that casts an entirely new light on the fascinating mystery of the Grail

  • The culmination of a meticulous three-year investigation, beginning with ancient Egyptian parchments and ending in León, Spain

  • Includes 16 pages of full-colour pictures

  • When it was published in Spanish, this extraordinary discovery made headlines around the world

About the Author:

José Miguel Ortega del Río

José Miguel Ortega del Río has a Phd in Art History at the University of Valladolid and a Masters in Museology from the Complutense University of Madrid. He has worked as a writer, editor and journalist and has also organised large exhibitions in Spain, New York, Rio de Janeiro and Paris.

About the Author:

Margarita Torres Sevilla

Margarita Torres Sevilla is Professor of Medieval History at the University of León and Visiting Scholar at St John's College, Cambridge. Amongst her other books she has published titles on El Cid and Enrique of Castile as well as two novels in Spanish.