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The history of knights, from their everyday lives to their clothing, training, heraldry and orders, as well as their role in literature and film, and the decline of traditional knighthood.
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Table of Contents
Introducing knights. The origins of knights ; Chivalric ideals ; The noble steed ; Knights in the arts
The life of a knight. Becoming a knight ; Chivalry ; Everyday life ; Castles ; Armor ; Weapons ; Tournaments ; Knights and war ; Heraldry ; Crusading orders ; Asian knights
The knight in history. The rise of knights ; The Norman era ; The Crusades ; The Reconquista ; The Albigensian crusade ; The Hundred Years' War ; Knighthood in decline
The cultural legacy. Knights in literature ; Film and television ; War games ; Honorific orders
Reference. Timeline ; Medieval monarchs.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 291-293) and index.
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