The Medieval Knight
Title | The Medieval Knight PDF eBook |
Author | Christopher Gravett |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages | 193 |
Release | 2020-11-26 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1472843584 |
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
Title | How to Be a Medieval Knight PDF eBook |
Author | Fiona MacDonald |
Publisher | National Geographic Books |
Total Pages | 36 |
Release | 2007 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 9781426301346 |
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
Title | How to Live Like a Medieval Knight PDF eBook |
Author | Anita Ganeri |
Publisher | Hungry Tomato (R) |
Total Pages | 36 |
Release | 2015-08 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1467763535 |
"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
Title | English Medieval Knight 1400–1500 PDF eBook |
Author | Christopher Gravett |
Publisher | Osprey Publishing |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 2001-08-25 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 9781841761466 |
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
Title | The Knight in History PDF eBook |
Author | Frances Gies |
Publisher | Harper Collins |
Total Pages | 274 |
Release | 2010-08-03 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 0062016652 |
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
Title | The Life of a Medieval Knight PDF eBook |
Author | Ruth Owen |
Publisher | Ruby Tuesday Books |
Total Pages | 32 |
Release | 2015-01-01 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1909673552 |
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 Knight in Medieval England, 1000-1400
Title | The Knight in Medieval England, 1000-1400 PDF eBook |
Author | Peter R. Coss |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 191 |
Release | 1993 |
Genre | England |
ISBN | 9780750909969 |
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.