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Medieval Knight Hardcover Book by Christopher Gravett 2020

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Item Height: 0.9 in Dewey Decimal: 941/.03 Number of Pages: 192 Pages Publication Name: Medieval Knight Item Width: 7.7 in TitleLeading: The Item Length: 7.7 in Compiled by: McNab, Chris. Synopsis: This attractively packaged gift book offers a comprehensive look at the development of the fearsome medieval English knight from the 12th century to the 15th century. The 'knight in shining armour' has become a staple figure in popular culture, and images of bloody battlefields, bustling feasting halls and courtly tournaments have been creatively interpreted many times in film and fiction. But what was the medieval knight truly like? In this fascinating title, former Senior Curator at the Royal Armouries Christopher Gravett describes how knights evolved over three centuries of English and European history, the wars they fought, their lives both in peacetime and on campaign, the weapons they fought with, the armour and clothing they wore and their fascinating code and mythology of chivalry. The text is richly illustrated with images ranging from manuscript illustrations to modern artwork reconstructions and many photographs of historic artefacts and sites., This attractively packaged gift book offers a comprehensive overview of the development of the fearsome medieval English knight from the 12th to the 15th century., This attractively packaged gift book offers a comprehensive overview of the development of the fearsome medieval English knight from the 12th to the 15th century. The "knight in shining armor" has become a staple figure in popular culture and the images of bloody battlefields, bustling feasting halls, and courtly tournaments have been creatively interpreted many times in film and fiction. But what was the medieval knight truly like? In this fascinating title, former Senior Curator at the Royal Armories Christopher Gravett describes how knights evolved over three centuries of English and European history, the wars they fought, their lives both in peacetime and on campaign, the weapons they fought with, the armor and clothing they wore, and their fascinating code and mythology of chivalry. The text is richly illustrated with images ranging from manuscript illustrations to modern artwork reconstructions and many photographs of historic artifacts and sites., This attractively packaged gift book offers a comprehensive look at the development of the fearsome medieval English knight from the 12th to the 15th century. The "knight in shining armor" has become a staple figure in popular culture and the images of bloody battlefields, bustling feasting halls, and courtly tournaments have been creatively interpreted many times in film and fiction. But what was the medieval knight truly like? In this fascinating title, former Senior Curator at the Royal Armories Christopher Gravett describes how knights evolved over three centuries of English and European history, the wars they fought, their lives both in peacetime and on campaign, the weapons they fought with, the armor and clothing they wore, and their fascinating code and mythology of chivalry. The text is richly illustrated with images ranging from manuscript illustrations to modern artwork reconstructions and many photographs of historic artifacts and sites. Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing ISBN-10: 1472843568 Table Of Content: Chronology Introduction Organization Training Armour And Weapons The Chivalric Knight The Knight on Campaign and in Battle The End of the Knight Bibliography Format: Hardcover Item Weight: 24 Oz ISBN-13: 9781472843562 Type: Not Available Author: Christopher Gravett Dewey Edition: 21 Publication Year: 2020 brand: Bloomsbury Publishing Intended Audience: Trade LC Classification Number: CR4513 Subject: Genealogy & Heraldry, Europe / Great Britain / Norman Conquest to Late Medieval (1066-1485), Military / Medieval, Europe / Medieval Subject Area: Référence, History Illustrated: Yes Language: English gtin13: 9781472843562

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Further Details Title: The Medieval Knight Condition: New Author: Christopher Gravett Publisher: Osprey Publishing EAN: 9781472843562 Format: Hardback Contributor: Chris McNab (Compiled by) ISBN-10: 1472843568 ISBN: 9781472843562 Release Date: 11/26/2020 Item Height: 190mm Item Length: 190mm Language: English Country/Region of Manufacture: GB Genre: History Topic: Military History Item Weight: 714g Description: This attractively packaged gift book offers a comprehensive look at the development of the fearsome medieval English knight from the 12th century to the 15th century. The ‘knight in shining armour’ has become a staple figure in popular culture, and images of bloody battlefields, bustling feasting halls and courtly tournaments have been creatively interpreted many times in film and fiction. But what was the medieval knight truly like? In this fascinating title, former Senior Curator at the Royal Armouries Christopher Gravett describes how knights evolved over three centuries of English and European history, the wars they fought, their lives both in peacetime and on campaign, the weapons they fought with, the armour and clothing they wore and their fascinating code and mythology of chivalry. The text is richly illustrated with images ranging from manuscript illustrations to modern artwork reconstructions and many photographs of historic artefacts and sites. Item Width: 24mm Release Year: 2020 Missing Information? Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.

  1. Absolutely stunning book—detailed, beautifully illustrated, and packed with fascinating insights into medieval knighthood. The hardcover feels premium, and the content is well-researched yet easy to digest. A must-have for history buffs and collectors alike! Perfect gift for anyone who loves military history.

    Robin Richardson Kidder

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