The Rough Guide to The Da Vinci Code

Synopsis of The Rough Guide to The Da Vinci Code

«The Rough Guide to The Da Vinci Code» is the history, legends and locations guide by Michael Haag, Veronica Haag and James McConnachie, in paperback.

Guide that places Dan Brown's novel in its historical and religious context: the sacred feminine, the bloodline of Christ, the Holy Grail, the Priory of Sion and the role of Opus Dei. Analyses Leonardo's symbolism in The Last Supper, the early Church's editing of the Bible and its locations in Paris, Rome, Jerusalem, London, New York and Edinburgh.

Published by Rough Guides in 2004 within the Rough Guide Sports/Pop Culture series; English edition of 256 pages. Its full subtitle is History, Legends, Locations.

For readers of Dan Brown's novel who want to delve deeper into its historical, religious and artistic background, and for travellers interested in its settings.