
The illustrated history of knights & the golden age of chivalry / Charles Phillips ; consultant: Dr. Craig Taylor.
Title:
The illustrated history of knights & the golden age of chivalry / Charles Phillips ; consultant: Dr. Craig Taylor.
ISBN:
9780754818557
Personal Author:
Publication Information:
London : Lorenz, 2008.
Physical Description:
256 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 31 cm
General Note:
"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."--T.p.
Includes index.
Summary:
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.
OCLC Number:
ocn192027628
Availability:
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