English Medieval Knight 15th Century
64 page book.
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and is no longer available.List price: $18.95You pay: $13.69(All prices in U.S. Dollars)Manufacturer: Osprey BooksStock Number: OSP WAR35View all products of type "Warriors" Author: Christopher Gravett
Illustrator: Graham Turner
About this book
The 15th century was a time of change for knighthood. Knights no longer fought for their lords in return for land, since the feudal summons had long before given way to a system of contracts. Moreover, many knights now preferred the role of landowner, man-about-town or parliamentary representative. However, this was also the age of the knight in plate armour, of the battle of Agincourt and the conquests of Henry V, and of the Wars of the Roses, the bloody internecine struggle that tore medieval England apart. In this title Christopher Gravett describes the life of a 15th century knight, his equipment and experiences from his earliest days as a squire through to his experiences on the battlefields of England and France.
Contents
- Historical Background
- Chronology
- Training
- Appearance & Equipment
- Recruitment
- Campaign Life
- Experience of Battle
- What to See
- Glossary
- Bibliography
Paperback; August 2001; 64 pages; ISBN: 9781841761466