Knights at Tournament by Christopher Gravett

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Knights at Tournament by Christopher Gravett

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Part of Osprey's "Elite Series", this highly illustrated book looks at the history of military tournaments and combat sports in Europe.

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Knights at Tournament by Christopher Gravett

Like all warrior classes throughout history medieval knights engaged in military games, partly in preparation for war and partly for pure sport. From their often brutal origins in the 10th century to the gaudy pageantry and eventual decline of the 15th and 16th centuries, tournaments were the centre of the knightly life. The image of the armoured and surcoated knight on his caparisoned charger remains the epitome of the chivalric ideal. Christopher Gravett explores the history of the tournament from its chaotic beginnings to its more formal, 'civilised' incarnation, describing the various 'events' and equipment which came into use.

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Christopher Gravett is a former Senior Curator at the Royal Armouries, Tower of London, and a recognized authority on the arms, armour and warfare of the medieval world. He has worked as an advisor for numerous TV and film productions, and has written several books, including DK Eyewitness Knight and Castle and more than 20 titles for Osprey.

Angus McBride was one of the world's most respected historical illustrators, and contributed to over 100 Osprey titles over several decades.

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ISBN 13 9780850458367
ISBN 10 0850458366
Title Knights at Tournament
Author Christopher Gravett
Series Elite
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published 1992-03-26
Number of pages 64
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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