Knight : the medieval warrior's [unofficial] manual

Author:

Prestwich, Michael

Format:

Book

Language:

English

Imprint:

London : Thames & Hudson, 2010

Subject:

Knights and knighthood - Europe - History - To 1500
Military art and science - England - History - Medieval, 500-1500
Medievalism - England - History
Great Britain - History, Military - 1066-1485

ISBN:

9780500251607 and 0500251606

Description:

208 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 21 cm

Bibliographic Note:

Includes bibliographic references and index

Contents:

A knight's world -- Upbringing & training -- Becoming a knight -- Arms, armour & horses -- Orders of knighthood -- Recruitment & retinues -- Tournaments & jousts -- Campaigning -- Crusade -- Mercenaries -- Ladies & damsels -- Siege -- Battle -- Ransoms & booty -- Piety & memory

Summary:

An insider's guide: how to become a knight, wield a sword, join a Crusade, and make your fortune

Collection:

BGC Monograph Stacks

Call Number:

CR4513 .P74 2010

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