Godina izdanja: 2010
ISBN: 978-1-74048-028-4
Jezik: Engleski
Autor: Strani

Knights: In History and Legend
Constance Brittain Bouchard
(Vitezovi : Istorija i legenda)
Firefly Books, 2009 - 304 страница

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.

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