This is a vivid exploration of the origins, rise and fall of the
noble order of knighthood, illustrated with over 220 fine art
paintings and photographs. It covers every aspect of the role of
knights in feudal Europe: their nobility, social status, military
exploits, and responsibilities and privileges. It gives a detailed
insight into the life of a knight, the importance of oaths and
alliances, the fiefdoms and castles won or granted, the rigorous
training, and the formation of knightly orders and the code of
chivalry. It offers fascinating detail on what the knight wore when
at war and at the tournament, together with the weapons used, and
the effectiveness of fighting tactics. It includes special sections
that cover the most revered knights of the time, including the
historical figures of Charlemagne, Richard the Lionheart and Edward
the Black Prince. This book travels back in time to the intriguing
middle ages, one of the most violent and turbulent periods in
European history, to explore the world of a medieval knight.
Delving into the origins of knighthood, the book reveals the long
and arduous training and education that noble-born sons undertook.
It describes the demands of chivalry and the strength of character
needed to protect the vulnerable, alongside the obligations and
rewards expected and received. The world of the castle is examined,
showing the knight at home, his duties to administer the King's law
and maintain peace, and how he spent his leisure time pursuing the
noble arts of courtly love, hawking, jousting, hunting and music.
This book enlivens the world of the chivalric knight, portraying
these legendary heroes in vivid detail.
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