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Here is an inside look at the history of medieval knights and their armor, jousting, heraldry, hawking and crusades. The life of the knight is considered from battles and banquets to sieges and chivalry.

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Main Author: Gravett, Christopher, 1951- (Author)
Other Authors: Dann, Geoff (Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : DK Publishing, 2024.
Edition:New edition.
Series:DK eyewitness books.
Subjects:
Knights and knighthood > Juvenile nonfiction.
Civilization, Medieval > Juvenile nonfiction.
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Table of Contents:
  • The first knights
  • The Normans
  • Making a knight
  • Armor
  • Fashion in steel
  • Inside the armor
  • Arms and the man
  • On horseback
  • The castle
  • The castle at war
  • Siege warfare
  • Arming to fight
  • The enemy
  • Into battle
  • Castle life
  • Manor lords
  • Manor ladies
  • The ideal of chivalry
  • The tournament
  • The joust
  • Foot combat
  • Heraldry
  • Hunting
  • Faith and pilgrimage
  • The crusades
  • Knights of Christ
  • Japanese Knights
  • The professionals
  • Knights' end
  • Did you know?
  • Timeline
  • Find out more
  • Glossary
  • Index.

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