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The Medieval Knight

The Medieval Knight
Author: Christopher Gravett
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 193
Release: 2020-11-26
Genre: History
ISBN: 1472843584

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The 'knight in shining armour' has become a staple figure in popular culture, and images of bloody battlefields, bustling feasting halls and courtly tournaments have been creatively interpreted many times in film and fiction. But what was the medieval knight truly like? In this fascinating title, former Senior Curator at the Royal Armouries Christopher Gravett describes how knights evolved over three centuries of English and European history, the wars they fought, their lives both in peacetime and on campaign, the weapons they fought with, the armour and clothing they wore and their fascinating code and mythology of chivalry. The text is richly illustrated with images ranging from manuscript illustrations to modern artwork reconstructions and many photographs of historic artefacts and sites.


How to Be a Medieval Knight

How to Be a Medieval Knight
Author: Fiona MacDonald
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2007
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781426301346

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Describes the job requirements, training, physical demands, compensation, and daily life of a knight in the Middle Ages.


How to Live Like a Medieval Knight

How to Live Like a Medieval Knight
Author: Anita Ganeri
Publisher: Hungry Tomato (R)
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2015-08
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1467763535

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"What would it be like to be a knight in the Middle Ages? This book takes readers on the journey of becoming a knight, from fighting practice and jousting tournaments to actual battles"--Provided by publisher.


English Medieval Knight 1400–1500

English Medieval Knight 1400–1500
Author: Christopher Gravett
Publisher: Osprey Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2001-08-25
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781841761466

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The 15th century was a time of change for knighthood. Knights no longer fought for their lords in return for land, since the feudal summons had long before given way to a system of contracts. Moreover, many knights now preferred the role of landowner, man-about-town or parliamentary representative. However, this was also the age of the knight in plate armour, of the battle of Agincourt and the conquests of Henry V, and of the Wars of the Roses, the bloody internecine struggle that tore medieval England apart. In this title Christopher Gravett describes the life of a 15th century knight, his equipment and experiences from his earliest days as a squire through to his experiences on the battlefields of England and France.


The Knight in History

The Knight in History
Author: Frances Gies
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2010-08-03
Genre: History
ISBN: 0062016652

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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 Life of a Medieval Knight

The Life of a Medieval Knight
Author: Ruth Owen
Publisher: Ruby Tuesday Books
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2015-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1909673552

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Enter the dark and dangerous world of the medieval knight. Find out how these skilled warriors fought in bloody battles, riding on fierce warhorses trained to kick and bite their masters' enemies. See the weaponry and armor used by knights, learn how knights began their training at just 8 years old, and explore the everyday lives of these historic warriors who fought in return for castles and treasure. And for fun!


The Book of the Medieval Knight

The Book of the Medieval Knight
Author: Stephen R. Turnbull
Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Total Pages: 192
Release: 1995
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781854092649

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Throughout the book, historical events are used to illustrate a particular military topic, which is analysed in the context of the time and circumstances. The story begins with the young Edward III's revenge for Bannockburn.


The Knight in Medieval England, 1000-1400

The Knight in Medieval England, 1000-1400
Author: Peter R. Coss
Publisher:
Total Pages: 191
Release: 1993
Genre: England
ISBN: 9780750909969

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A title in the ILLUSTRATED HISTORY PAPERBACK series, which offers a highly visual examination of the position, role and image of the knight within medieval English society.


Chivalry

Chivalry
Author: Léon Gautier
Publisher:
Total Pages: 572
Release: 1891
Genre: Civilization, Medieval
ISBN:

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Knight: The Medieval Warrior's (Unofficial) Manual

Knight: The Medieval Warrior's (Unofficial) Manual
Author: Michael Prestwich
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2010-05-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 0500771618

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An insider’s guide: how to become a knight, wield a sword, join a Crusade, and make your fortune. The knight is the supreme warrior of the Middle Ages. Fully armored and mounted on a magnificent charger, he seems invincible. Honor and glory await him as, guided by the chivalric code, he fights with lance and sword. This carefully researched yet entertaining book provides all the essential information you need to become a successful knight in the later Middle Ages, during the period of the Hundred Years’ War. Should you go on a Crusade? Which order of chivalry might you consider joining? What is required when you go through the ceremony of knighthood? Here are the answers to these and many more questions plus practical advice on topics such as equipment, fighting methods, and the conventions of warfare. But the knightly life is not all battles and sieges: there are also tournaments and jousts to enjoy and the world of courtly love. Based on contemporary lives and descriptions, this book—written by a leading medieval historian—paints a vivid picture of what it was like to be a medieval knight.