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Author:
Mondschein, Ken, author.
Title:
Game of thrones and the medieval art of war / Ken Mondschein.
Publisher:
McFarland & CompanyInc., Publishers,
Copyright Date:
2017
Description:
xii, 221 pages ; 23 cm
Subject:
Martin, George R. R.--Criticism and interpretation.
Martin, George R. R.
War in literature.
Military art and science in literature.
Chivalry in literature.
Chivalry in literature.
Military art and science in literature.
War in literature.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
No True Knights: Chivalry in Myth and the Middle Ages -- A Good Way to Survive a Battle: Armor in Westeros -- Dragonsteel and Wildfire: Weapons in Westeros -- "Stick them witht he pointy end": Fighting Arts in Westeros and the Middle Ages -- The Wager of Battle: War, Duels and Tournaments -- Down and Out in Westeros: The Economics of Feudal Warfare -- Women Warriors of Westeros -- Words and Swords: Conquest and Culture -- A Medieval Atrocity Sourcebook.
Summary:
"George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire novels and HBO's Game of Thrones series depict a medieval world at war. The author, an historian and medieval martial arts expert, examines in detail how authentically Martin's fictional world reflects the arms and armor, fighting techniques and siege warfare of the Middle Ages"-- Provided by publisher.
ISBN:
0786499702
9780786499700
OCLC:
(OCoLC)989123591
LCCN:
2017011476
Locations:
USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)
PNAX964 -- Northeast Iowa Community College Library - Calmar (Calmar)
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)

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