Knights

Knights

The word “knight” conjures up images of gallant men in gleaming armor astride noble steeds, searching for foes to fight and fair maidens to rescue. In Knights: In History and Legend, Dr. Constance B. Bouchard and a team of medieval historians offer the most comprehensive book on knights and knighthood available—a volume that accurately details the reality of knighthood, warts and all. To better acquaint us with these mounted warriors who evolved from simple soldiers on horseback to defenders of the faith during the Crusades, this beautifully illustrated reference includes a timeline of knight history—and sections on knights during pre-medieval times, the rise and fall of Charlemagne's empire, knights among the Normans and the Saxons, the Crusades, and the decline of knighthood. It also features a wealth of details about knighthood, from its ethos and ideals to the weapons used by knights to the ways in which one became a knight to everyday life as part of this exclusive fraternity. Finally, it examines the role of literature and movies in the mythology of knights. Filled with hundreds of beautiful color photographs, artworks and maps, Knights is a fascinating blend of history and legend.

Hardcover: 304 pages

Publisher: Firefly Books Ltd. ( October 01, 2009 )

Item #: 92-6597

ISBN: 9781554074808

Product Dimensions: 9.0 x 11.75 x 0.0 inches

Product Weight: 73.0 ounces