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Knight, the medieval warrior's (unofficial) manual, Michael Prestwich

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Knight, the medieval warrior's (unofficial) manual, Michael Prestwich
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 198-202) and index
Illustrations
mapsillustrations
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Knight
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
464580221
Responsibility statement
Michael Prestwich
Sub title
the medieval warrior's (unofficial) manual
Summary
An insider's guide: how to become a knight, wield a sword, join a Crusade, and make your fortune
Table Of 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
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