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Overview
Detailed photographs trace the origins, heyday, and eventual decline of knighthood, chivalry, and the feudal system. Discover how armor was made, how men became knights, and what life in a medieval castle was like.Discusses the age of knighthood, covering such aspects as arms, armor, training, ceremonies, tournaments, the code of chivalry, and the Crusades.
Editorials
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
May 1, 1993
Publisher
Alfred a Knopf
Pages
63
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780679838821