Knights: A True Story
29.99 €
23.99 €
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Knights: A True Story
29.99 €
23.99 €
Noble knights, beautiful ladies in luxurious robes, brave and devoted squires – these images are familiar to us since childhood thanks to books and films.
But what were the knights of the European Middle Ages without a romantic touch? Together with this book, we will travel to a real medieval castle and learn not only about knightly exploits, but also about the more real, everyday aspects of their lives. For example, about how much it cost to maintain the castle, purchase armor and weapons. How did real knights spend their time between exploits - and how often did they have to sit in the saddle at all? We will also learn how chivalric ethics differed from the idealized codes of honor described in chivalric novels.
The origin and flourishing of chivalry, its influence on social and cultural processes, legendary battles and exploits – the book reveals before you a fascinating panorama of European history, from the time of King Arthur to the era of Cervantes and his Don Quixote.
The author of this book is the French novelist and historian Just-Jean Etienne Roy (1794-1871). His work became extremely popular in Europe during the Pre-Raphaelites and the fashion for historical novels. Today, this legendary book returns with new comments and unique illustrations.
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But what were the knights of the European Middle Ages without a romantic touch? Together with this book, we will travel to a real medieval castle and learn not only about knightly exploits, but also about the more real, everyday aspects of their lives. For example, about how much it cost to maintain the castle, purchase armor and weapons. How did real knights spend their time between exploits - and how often did they have to sit in the saddle at all? We will also learn how chivalric ethics differed from the idealized codes of honor described in chivalric novels.
The origin and flourishing of chivalry, its influence on social and cultural processes, legendary battles and exploits – the book reveals before you a fascinating panorama of European history, from the time of King Arthur to the era of Cervantes and his Don Quixote.
The author of this book is the French novelist and historian Just-Jean Etienne Roy (1794-1871). His work became extremely popular in Europe during the Pre-Raphaelites and the fashion for historical novels. Today, this legendary book returns with new comments and unique illustrations.
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