The World of Knights and Chivalry
The World of Knights and Chivalry
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Zusammenfassung
This lavishly illustrated Pitkin guide covers the origins and customs of knighthood through the post-1700s orders of knighthood, and onwards. Discover the exciting and vibrant history of knighthood and the culture of chivalry.
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The World of Knights and Chivalry by Chris Gravett
From their origins of Roman knights through to the battlefield heros of the Tudor age, here is an exciting and vibrant history of this fascinating subject. This lavishly illustrated Pitkin Guide covers the origins and customs of knighthood in the Middle Ages to the evolution of the armoured knight as a battlefield weapon. Through examples of battles in which they fought, the guide explores how knights did fight, and their evolution from battlefield soldier through the post-1700s orders of knighthood. Discover the origins of the legacy which gives modern recipients the public honour of knighthood. With the inclusion of a list of important dates up until the 17th century, this guide provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to te world of knights and chivalry for students of history or those with an interest in romantic tradition. Includes a list of places to visit including castles, cathedrals, abbeys and manor houses.
Chris Gravett is an assistant curator of armour at the Tower Armouries who specialises in the arms and armour of the medieval world. As well as acting as an advisor for film and television projects, Chris Gravett has also authored a number of books including Pitkin's The World of Knights and Chivalry.Chris Gravett is an assistant curator of armour at the Tower Armouries who specialises in the arms and armour of the medieval world. As well as acting as an advisor for film and television projects, Chris Gravett has also authored a number of books including Pitkin's The World of Knights and Chivalry.
| SKU | Nicht verfügbar |
| ISBN 13 | 9781841653822 |
| ISBN 10 | 1841653829 |
| Titel | The World of Knights and Chivalry |
| Autor | Chris Gravett |
| Buchzustand | Nicht verfügbar |
| Bindungsart | Paperback |
| Verlag | Batsford Ltd |
| Erscheinungsjahr | 2012-04-01 |
| Seitenanzahl | 32 |
| Hinweis auf dem Einband | Die Abbildung des Buches dient nur Illustrationszwecken, die tatsächliche Bindung, das Cover und die Auflage können sich davon unterscheiden. |
| Hinweis | Nicht verfügbar |