Title:
The life of a knight
Author:
Publication Date:
2004
Publication Information:
New York : Crabtree Pub. Co., c2004.
Physical Description:
32 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
ISBN:
9780778713425
9780778713746
Abstract:
Describes the duties and privileges of a medieval knight in warfare and in service to a lord, and explores aspects of daily life such as clothing, apprenticeship, heraldry, and obedience to the chivalric code.
General Note:
Includes index.
Contents:
The Middle Ages -- Becoming a knight -- A knight's armor -- Weapons -- Heraldry -- Knights in battle -- The Crusades -- Military orders -- The Samurai -- Tournaments -- A time of chivalry -- Knights at home -- Famous warriors -- The end of an age.
Language:
English
