The Burgundian Knights. Volume 1
199.99 €
159.99 €
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The Burgundian Knights. Volume 1
199.99 €
159.99 €
In the book, written by a major expert on medieval Burgundy, candidate of historical sciences A. V. Kurkin, the reader will meet the most recognizable symbols of chivalry - noble tournament fights, multicolored finish of ancient coats of arms, battles of steel lathiers, luxurious ceremonies of the Order capitulas, courtesan banquets, colorful processions and dramatic campaigns of the last crusaders. This book is, as the medieval chronicler Mathieu d'Escouchy would say, "about noble deeds, victories, valiant deeds and military exploits." The bright and accessible language of the book is accompanied by a rich illustrative series: elegant miniatures of ancient folios, luxurious trellises, precious relics, gold-woven cloaks of heralds and cloths of standards, polished knightly armor, refined Flemish painting, portraits of famous heroes and maps of their military expeditions ... This book will not leave indifferent as an expert on the era, and anyone who is interested in the history of the Middle Ages. Including the modern reconstructor who recreates tournament culture. He, a specialist in medieval warfare and everyday life, has also found a worthy place in the book.
Based on the analysis of numerous sources, the author literally opens up before the reader the amazing world of Western European chivalry, revealing this cultural phenomenon in a new way. And, perhaps, under the blows of irrefutable facts, the reader will get rid of numerous myths and stereotypes that accompanied the legend of beautiful warriors on snow-white horses.
The brilliant Duke of Burgundy Philip the Good, his warlike son Charles the Bold, invincible "good knight" Jacques de Lalen, heraldmaster of the Order of the Golden Fleece Jean Lefebvre, experienced and talented commander Angerrand de Bournonville, a brave and honest soldier Jean d'Henin, writer, courtier and captain of the guard Olivier da La March... The main character of the book - the many faces of Burgundian chivalry. Without embellishments, such as it fell on the author from the weathered pages of ancient chronicles.
Based on the analysis of numerous sources, the author literally opens up before the reader the amazing world of Western European chivalry, revealing this cultural phenomenon in a new way. And, perhaps, under the blows of irrefutable facts, the reader will get rid of numerous myths and stereotypes that accompanied the legend of beautiful warriors on snow-white horses.
The brilliant Duke of Burgundy Philip the Good, his warlike son Charles the Bold, invincible "good knight" Jacques de Lalen, heraldmaster of the Order of the Golden Fleece Jean Lefebvre, experienced and talented commander Angerrand de Bournonville, a brave and honest soldier Jean d'Henin, writer, courtier and captain of the guard Olivier da La March... The main character of the book - the many faces of Burgundian chivalry. Without embellishments, such as it fell on the author from the weathered pages of ancient chronicles.
See also:
- All books by the publisher
- All books by the author
- All books in the series The library of the Old Zeichhaus.