Tudor Knight by Christopher Gravett

Tudor Knight by Christopher Gravett

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A detailed look at the changes to knighthood during the Tudor era, including appearance, campaign life and experience of battle.

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Tudor Knight by Christopher Gravett

Osprey's study of the knight during the Tudor period (1485-1603). The Tudor knight was the first line of defence employed by monarchs from Henry VIII to Elizabeth I, the last of a long tradition of knighthood dating back to the 11th century. Knighthood during the Tudor era saw reforms in recruitment, appearance, and most radically in training and equipment. This book details those changes, profiling the knight's appearance and dress, life on campaign, and experience of battle in France, Scotland and Ireland. It also explores the concept of chivalry, as sensationally enacted by Henry VIII and Francis I of France at the celebrated Field of Cloth of Gold near Calais, in 1520.

Chris Gravett is a former Senior Curator at the Royal Armouries, Tower of London, and a recognised 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 many books for Osprey, including Warrior 1: ‘Norman Knight 950-1204 AD’.

Graham Turner is a leading historical artist, specialising in the medieval period. The son of the illustrator Michael Turner, he has illustrated numerous titles for Osprey, covering a wide variety of subjects.

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ISBN 13 9781841769707
ISBN 10 1841769703
Title Tudor Knight
Author Christopher Gravett
Series Warrior
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published 2006-05-11
Number of pages 64
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.