The World of the Medieval Knight: A Vivid Exploration of the Origins, Rise and Fall of the Noble Order of Knighthood, Illustrated with Over 220 Fine-Art Paintings and Photographs

This is a vivid exploration of the origins, rise and fall of the noble order of knighthood, illustrated with over 220 fine art paintings and photographs.It covers every aspect of the role of knights in feudal Europe: their nobility, social status, military exploits, and responsibilities and privileges.It gives a detailed insight into the life of a knight, the importance of oaths and alliances, the fiefdoms and castles won or granted, the rigorous training, and the formation of knightly orders and the code of chivalry.It offers fascinating detail on what the knight wore when at war and at the tournament, together with the weapons used, and the effectiveness of fighting tactics.It includes special sections that cover the most revered knights of the time, including the historical figures of Charlemagne, Richard the Lionheart and Edward the Black Prince.This book travels back in time to the intriguing middle ages, one of the most violent and turbulent periods in European history, to explor