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Book Synopsis
Brings to life the world of the medieval knight in a witty yet informative guide.

Table of Contents
1. A Knight’s World • 2. Training • 3. Becoming a Knight • 4. Arms, Armour and Horses • 5. Orders of Knighthood • 6. Recruitment and Retinues • 7. Tournaments and Feats of Arms • 8. Campaigning • 9. Crusade • 10. Mercenaries • 11. Ladies and Damsels • 12. Siege • 13. Battle • 14. Ransoms and Booty • 15. Piety and Memory

Knight

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      Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd
      Published 19 July 2018
      ISBN-13 9780500293843
      978-0500293843
      ISBN-10 0500293848
      Also in:
      Military History Politics, Philosophy & Society Military and defence strategy

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Brings to life the world of the medieval knight in a witty yet informative guide.

      Table of Contents
      1. A Knight’s World • 2. Training • 3. Becoming a Knight • 4. Arms, Armour and Horses • 5. Orders of Knighthood • 6. Recruitment and Retinues • 7. Tournaments and Feats of Arms • 8. Campaigning • 9. Crusade • 10. Mercenaries • 11. Ladies and Damsels • 12. Siege • 13. Battle • 14. Ransoms and Booty • 15. Piety and Memory

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