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The Knight In History
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Author : Frances Gies
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1986
The Knight In History written by Frances Gies and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1986 with Knights and knighthood categories.
A magisterial history of the origins, reality, and legend of the knight Born out of the chaos of the early Middle Ages, the armored and highly mobile knight revolutionized warfare and quickly became a mythic figure in history. From the Knights Templars and English knighthood to the crusades and chivalry, "The Knight in History," by acclaimed medievalist Frances Gies, bestselling coauthor of "Life in a Medieval Castle," paints a remarkable true picture of knighthood--exploring the knight's earliest appearance as an agent of lawless violence, his reemergence as a dynamic social entity, his eventual disappearance from the European stage, and his transformation into Western culture's most iconic hero.
The History Of Chivalry Or Knighthood And Its Times
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Author : Charles Mills
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1825
The History Of Chivalry Or Knighthood And Its Times written by Charles Mills and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1825 with Chivalry categories.
Knights
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language : en
Publisher: Chartwell Books
Release Date : 2012-08-10
Knights written by and has been published by Chartwell Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-08-10 with History categories.
Written by an international team of historians and scholars with specialized knowledge of the medieval era and illustrated with sumptuous images ranging from manuscript illuminations and PreRaphaelite paintings to photographs of authentic armor, swords, and castles, plus maps and a timeline, this book is at once a detailed history of knights and a chronicle of their cultural creations and legacy. This vividly written and lavishly illustrated large hardcover reference volume describes the origins of knighthood, the training and lifestyles of knights, and the vital role these warriors played in medieval military campaigns. It also explains heraldry and the various military and honorific orders of knighthood, and examines the portrayal of knights and literature and art.
The History Of Chivalry Or Knighthood And Its Times
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Author : Charles Mills (Historian.)
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1826
The History Of Chivalry Or Knighthood And Its Times written by Charles Mills (Historian.) and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1826 with categories.
The Knight In History
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Author : Frances Gies
language : en
Publisher: Harper Collins
Release Date : 2010-08-03
The Knight In History written by Frances Gies and has been published by Harper Collins this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-08-03 with History categories.
A magisterial history of the origins, reality, and legend of the knight “A carefully researched, concise, readable, and entertaining account of an institution that remains a part of the Western imagination.” —Los Angeles Times Born out of the chaos of the early Middle Ages, the armored and highly mobile knight revolutionized warfare and quickly became a mythic figure in history. From the Knights Templars and English knighthood to the crusades and chivalry, The Knight in History, by acclaimed medievalist Frances Gies, bestselling coauthor of Life in a Medieval Castle, paints a remarkable true picture of knighthood—exploring the knight’s earliest appearance as an agent of lawless violence, his reemergence as a dynamic social entity, his eventual disappearance from the European stage, and his transformation into Western culture’s most iconic hero.
The Illustrated History Of Knights And The Golden Age Of Chivalry
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Author : Charles Phillips
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2014-11-07
The Illustrated History Of Knights And The Golden Age Of Chivalry written by Charles Phillips and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-11-07 with Chivalry categories.
A magnificent and detailed account of medieval knights, their origins, training, military exploits and adventures, and an analysis of their role in feudal Europe.
The Greatest Knight
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Author : Thomas Asbridge
language : en
Publisher: Harper Collins
Release Date : 2014-12-02
The Greatest Knight written by Thomas Asbridge and has been published by Harper Collins this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-12-02 with History categories.
A renowned scholar brings to life medieval England’s most celebrated knight, William Marshal—providing an unprecedented and intimate view of this age and the legendary warrior class that shaped it. Caught on the wrong side of an English civil war and condemned by his father to the gallows at age five, William Marshal defied all odds to become one of England’s most celebrated knights. Thomas Asbridge’s rousing narrative chronicles William’s rise, using his life as a prism to view the origins, experiences, and influence of the knight in British history. In William’s day, the brutish realities of war and politics collided with romanticized myths about an Arthurian “golden age,” giving rise to a new chivalric ideal. Asbridge details the training rituals, weaponry, and battle tactics of knighthood, and explores the codes of chivalry and courtliness that shaped their daily lives. These skills were essential to survive one of the most turbulent periods in English history—an era of striking transformation, as the West emerged from the Dark Ages. A leading retainer of five English kings, Marshal served the great figures of this age, from Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine to Richard the Lionheart and his infamous brother John, and was involved in some of the most critical phases of medieval history, from the Magna Carta to the survival of the Angevin/Plantagenet dynasty. Asbridge introduces this storied knight to modern readers and places him firmly in the context of the majesty, passion, and bloody intrigue of the Middle Ages. The Greatest Knight features 16 pages of black-and-white and color illustrations.
The History Of Chivalry Knighthood And Its Times Complete
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Author : Charles Mills
language : en
Publisher: Library of Alexandria
Release Date : 1826
The History Of Chivalry Knighthood And Its Times Complete written by Charles Mills and has been published by Library of Alexandria this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1826 with Chivalry categories.
The propriety of my writing a History of Chivalry, as a companion to my History of the Crusades, was suggested to me by a friend whose acquaintance with middle-age lore forms but a small portion of his literary attainments, and whose History of Italy shows his ability of treating, as well as his skill in discovering, subjects not hitherto discussed with the fulness which their importance merits. The works of Menestrier and Colombiere sleep in the dust of a few ancient libraries; and there are only two other books whose express and entire object is a delineation of the Institutions of chivalry. The first and best known is the French work called “Mémoires sur l’ancienne Chevalerie; considérée comme un Etablissement Politique et Militaire. Par M. de la Curne de Sainte Palaye, de l’Académie Françoise,” &c. 2 tom. 12mo. Paris, 1759. The last half, however, of the second volume does not relate to chivalry, and therefore the learned Frenchman cannot be charged with treating his subject at very great length. It was his purpose to describe the education which accomplished the youth for the distinction of knighthood, and this part of his work he has performed with considerable success. But he failed in his next endeavour, that of painting the martial games of chivalry, for nothing can be more unsatisfactory than his account of jousts and tournaments. As he wished to inform his readers of the use which was made in the battle field of the valour, skill, and experience of knights, a description of some of the extraordinary and interesting battles of the middle ages might have been expected. Here also disappointment is experienced; neither can any pleasure be derived from perusing his examination of the causes which produced the decline and extinction of chivalry, and his account of the inconveniences which counterbalanced the advantages of the establishment. Sainte Palaye was a very excellent French antiquarian; but the limited scope of his studies disqualified him from the office of a general historian of chivalry. The habits of his mind led him to treat of knighthood as if it had been the ornament merely of his own country. He very rarely illustrates his principles by the literature of any other nation, much less did he attempt to trace their history through the various states of Europe. He has altogether kept out of sight many characteristic features of his subject. Scarcely any thing is advanced about ancient armour; not a word on the religious and military orders; and but a few pages, and those neither pleasing nor correct, on woman and lady-love. The best executed part of his subject regards, as I have already observed, the education of knights; and he has scattered up and down his little volume and a half many curious notices of ancient manners.
The Complete Illustrated History Of Knights Crusades
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Author : Charles Phillips
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2013
The Complete Illustrated History Of Knights Crusades written by Charles Phillips and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with Chivalry categories.
"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.
Arms Armor Of The Medieval Knight
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Author : David Edge
language : en
Publisher: Crescent
Release Date : 1988
Arms Armor Of The Medieval Knight written by David Edge and has been published by Crescent this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1988 with History categories.
An illustrated survey of knights, their weapons, their battles and wars, and tournaments. Includes glossary of terms and an appendix detailing construction of armor.