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Author:
Prestwich, Michael.
Title:
Knight : the medieval warrior's [unofficial] manual / Michael Prestwich.
Publisher:
Thames & Hudson,
Copyright Date:
2010
Description:
208 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 21 cm.
Subject:
Knights and knighthood--Europe--History--To 1500.
Military art and science--England--History--Medieval, 500-1500.
Medievalism--England--History.
Great Britain--History, Military--1066-1485.
Notes:
Includes bibliographic references and index.
Contents:
A knight's world -- Upbringing & training -- Becoming a knight -- Arms, armour & horses -- Orders of knighthood -- Recruitment & retinues -- Tournaments & jousts -- Campaigning -- Crusade -- Mercenaries -- Ladies & damsels -- Siege -- Battle -- Ransoms & booty -- Piety & memory.
Summary:
An insider's guide: how to become a knight, wield a sword, join a Crusade, and make your fortune.
ISBN:
0500251606
9780500251607
OCLC:
(OCoLC)464580221
Locations:
USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)
UQAX771 -- Des Moines Area Community College Library - Ankeny (Carroll)

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