isbn 9781849013017  Constable & Robinson, 2010

The story of Robin Hood grew out of the legend of the Green Man, but found its location during the reign of Richard II, the Lionheart, who was away from England fighting in the Crusades. In his absence, his brother John laid waste to the country. But does this tell the full story? Where does the myth come from and who was Robin Hood? Was Robin a bandit prince at the head of a troop of brigands and who was the Sherriff?  These are just some of the questions examined here.  272pp