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A magnificent account of medieval knights, their origins, status, training, code, military exploits and adventures.
A magnificent account of medieval knights, their origins, status, training, code, military exploits and adventures.
This is the perfect reference book for all students of medieval history: the world of the knights is brought to life and placed in context with an expert, deeply-researched and accessible text and over 500 fine art images that richly illustrate the castles, quests, battles, literature, loves, tournaments, courts, honours and triumphs of these mounted nobleman warriors.
A magnificent and detailed account of medieval knights, their origins, training, military exploits and adventures, and an analysis of their role in feudal Europe.
A vivid account of the life and times of the medieval knight, an examination of the code of chivalry, and a detailed history of the crusades.
An accessible and authoritative history of the world of the medieval knight. It covers every aspect of the knight's life their noble status, rigorous training, horsemanship, military exploits, romantic adventures, quests and crusades and their epic rise and fall in feudal Europe and beyond.. It covers a comprehensive analysis of the ideal of knighthood, with its roots in classical mythology and its flowering into extravagant art and literature of the Middle Ages. Special sections cover the most revered and honoured knights of the times, as well as legendary heroes such as the knights of King Arthur, who inspired a literary tradition that continues today.
Medieval knights, their origins, status, training, military exploits and adventures, sumptuously illustrated throughout.
850 vibrant fine-art paintings illustrate the flamboyant, colorful world of a knight in battle, at the tournament, and on campaign.
"A fascinating and detailed overview of the life of a medieval knight, including his noble origins, rigorous training, life as a mounted warrior and feudal lord, courtly romances and leisure pursuits..." -- Publisher's website.