The illustrated history of knights & the golden age of chivalry: the history, myth and romance of the medieval knight and the chivalric code explored, with over 450 stunning images of castles, quests, battles, tournaments, courts, honours and triumphs

This fascinating book offers a unique insight into every element of the knight's life--his rigorous training, his obligations, his material wealth and local power, his recreation and leisure time, the intricate microcosm of his castle, and the code of chivalry that formed the moral basis and so...

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Main Author: Phillips, Charles (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London Lorenz 2008
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Online Access:Inhaltsverzeichnis
Summary:This fascinating book offers a unique insight into every element of the knight's life--his rigorous training, his obligations, his material wealth and local power, his recreation and leisure time, the intricate microcosm of his castle, and the code of chivalry that formed the moral basis and social rules of his feudal society. Special sections cover the most revered and honored knights of the times, including the historical figures of Charlemagne, Richard the Lionheart, The Black Prince and William Wallace.
Item Description:The world of the medieval knight -- The glory of chivalry
Physical Description:256 S. zahlr. Ill. 31 cm

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