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Overview
Be an eyewitness to what life was really like for a knight in medieval times -- from battles to banquets and from jousting to hunting. See how a knight put on his armor. Find out why knights decorated their shields. Discover deadly weapons known as caltrops.Synopsis
Here is a spectacular and informative guide to the life and times of the medieval knight and his followers. Color photographs of everything from suits of armor to the lord and lady of the manor in full costume offer a unique view into the lives of medieval people at peace and during wartime.
Children's Literature
Crisp photographs of art and artifacts from Europe's Middle Ages highlight "Eyewitness Book" overviews of the feudal system from a Knight's perspective and life. The two-page "displays" are annotated views that include descriptions of the warriors, their fighting techniques and flexible fashions- from functional chain mail to decorative body armor. An excellent companion book is Castle also by Christopher Gravett.
Book Details
Published
June 1, 2007
Publisher
DK Publishing, Inc.
Pages
72
Format
Other Format
ISBN
9780756630034