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Knights: In History and Legend by Constance Brittain Bouchard (Signed, 2010 HC)
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Item specifics
- Condition
- ISBN
- 9781554074808
- Publication Year
- 2010
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Book Title
- Knights : in History and Legend
- Item Length
- 11.8in
- Publisher
- Firefly Books, The Limited
- Genre
- History, Social Science
- Topic
- Military / General, Europe / General, Customs & Traditions, Europe / Medieval
- Item Width
- 9in
- Item Weight
- 0.1 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 304 Pages
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Product Information
The most comprehensive book on knights and knighthood available. The word "knight" conjures up images of gallant men in gleaming armor astride noble steeds, searching for foes to fight and fair maidens to rescue. In Knights the reality of knighthood is detailed, warts and all. This handsome reference tells the true story of these mounted warriors, who evolved from simple soldiers on horseback to defenders of the faith during the Crusades. Written by a team of historians with specialized knowledge of the medieval period, this beautifully illustrated reference includes: A timeline of knight history from its origins The ethos and ideals of knighthood Becoming a knight and the everyday life of a knight Knights in premedieval times The rise and fall of Charlemagne's empire Knights among the Normans and the Saxons The Crusades The decline of knighthood The role of literature and movies in the mythology of knights And much more. Hundreds of beautiful color photographs, artworks and maps add to this fascinating history of knights and knighthood.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Firefly Books, The Limited
ISBN-10
1554074800
ISBN-13
9781554074808
eBay Product ID (ePID)
127366752
Product Key Features
Book Title
Knights : in History and Legend
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Military / General, Europe / General, Customs & Traditions, Europe / Medieval
Publication Year
2010
Genre
History, Social Science
Number of Pages
304 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
11.8in
Item Width
9in
Item Weight
0.1 Oz
Additional Product Features
Reviews
(starred review) King Arthur, Lancelot, the Knights Templar, Joan of Arc, the Samurai, and the Jedi--knights all--are included in this detail-packed book. Arranged in chronological order, the articles tell the story of how knights came to be. The Crusades are covered in depth, as are all of the topics, including some not found in other books on knights, such as the Reconquista of Spain... This book also includes Asian knights and their role in establishing the Samurai code along with their contribution to global history. Additionally the cultural legacy of knights is explored.... The artwork makes this book. The color illustrations provide sharp images. Sculptures and stonework pop off many of the pages. Weapons, maps, and reproductions of tapestries are just as clear. This is a book that begs to be browsed. Even my five-year-old grandson loved looking at the pictures. There is a reference section with a timeline a list of monarchs and further readings. Glossary. Index. Highly Recommended., There's no doubt that literature and film usually romanticize the age of chivalry, but the team of medieval experts who put together this book did an admirable job of getting to the truths behind the myths. They note that knights enjoyed listening to idealized stories about themselves, and that some of our most popular legends date back to storytellers of their time. This comprehensive volume is beautifully illustrated, using everything from historical artwork to contemporary picture stills to show how the lives of this elite warrior class continue to influence our culture., [This] delightful book...matches a lively text written for general readers with hundreds of colour illustrations., Bouchard, a professor of medieval history at the University of Akron in Ohio, oversees 167 other academic contributors as they look at the rise of knights in the 11th century and the decline of these "warrior elites" in the 14th century, done in by gunpowder and new battlefield tactics. A delightful book, it matches a lively text written for general readers with hundreds of colour illustrations., Aimed at history and art history lovers, this work would be excellent reading for medieval history enthusiasts. Visually transfixing. Knights: In History and Legend explores the rich historical, popular and artistic legacy of European knights.... A team of historians tackles each aspect of knighthood, from a knight's education and training, lifestyle and combat, [to] chivalric legend that has been recreated in countless paintings, books, poems, films and TV shows., Attractively designed and abundantly illustrated, this oversize book will have wide appeal with a general audience enthralled with the Middle Ages for any number of reasons. Editor Bouchard...has overseen the work of 16 scholarly contributors to shape a narrative that begins with the origins of knights and chivalric ideals and then focuses on everyday life, castles, armor, weapons, and tournaments, before looking at knights through time--their rise, the Norman era, the Crusades, the Reconquista, and their decline. Their cultural legacy receives plenty of attention in chapters on knights in literature, film and television, war games, and honorific orders. A final section offers reference material., Knights: In History and Legend is an exceptional volume of information from its arresting cover to its comprehensive index.... Created by an international team of seventeen scholars, Knight is impressive in scope and hard to put down. Information is clearly presented, and the book is beautifully illustrated with full-color paintings, photographs, and artwork. A fascinating introduction to the topic, high school students already familiar with the knights will find here a superb addition to books about these warriors., An exceptional volume of information from its arresting cover to its comprehensive index...impressive in scope and hard to put down., Knights: In History and Legend explores the rich historical, popular and artistic legacy of European knights.... A team of historians tackles each aspect of knighthood, from a knight's education and training, lifestyle and combat, [to] chivalric legend that has been recreated in countless paintings, books, poems, films and TV shows., Aimed at history and art history lovers, this work would be excellent reading for medieval history enthusiasts., (starred review) This is a book that begs to be browsed. Even my five-year-old grandson loved looking at the pictures., Attractively designed and abundantly illustrated...will have wide appeal with a general audience enthralled with the Middle Ages., Attractively designed and abundantly illustrated, this oversize book will have wide appeal with a general audience enthralled with the Middle Ages for any number of reasons. Editor Bouchard...has overseen the work of 16 scholarly contributors to shape a narrative that begins with the origins of knights and chivalric ideals and then focuses on everyday life, castles, armor, weapons, and tournaments, before looking at knights through time--their rise, the Norman era, the Crusades, the Reconquista, and their decline. Their cultural legacy receives plenty of attention in chapters on knights in literature, film and television, war games, and honorific orders. A final section offers reference material. Bouchard, a professor of medieval history at the University of Akron in Ohio, oversees 167 other academic contributors as they look at the rise of knights in the 11th century and the decline of these "warrior elites" in the 14th century, done in by gunpowder and new battlefield tactics. A delightful book, it matches a lively text written for general readers with hundreds of colour illustrations.
Table of Content
Table of Contents Foreword Part One Introducing Knights The Origins of Knights Chivalric Ideals The Noble Steed Knights in the Arts Part Two The Life of a Knight Becoming a Knight Chivalry Everyday Life Castles Armor Weapons Tournaments Knights and War Heraldry Crusading Orders Asian Knights Part Three The Knight in History The Rise of Knights The Norman Era The Crusades The Reconquista The Albigensian Crusade The Hundred Years' War Knighthood in Decline Part Four The Cultural Legacy Knights in Literature Film and Television War Games Honorific Orders Part Five Reference Timeline Medieval Monarchs Further Reading Glossary Index Acknowledgments
Copyright Date
2009
Target Audience
Trade
Dewey Decimal
940.1
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes
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