chivalry

Presents the myths and legends of ancient Greece, Rome, Britain, and Scandinavia and ancient tales about King Arthur, Charlemagne, Beowulf, with an appendix describing archaeological finds and a dictionary-index.

Discusses many aspects of medieval civilization in Britain between 1066-1485 including the church, trade and communications, leisure and fashion, and castles.

Summary: The complete story of the age of chivalry from historical fact to tales of romance and poetry.

Pop-up illustrations, artwork, and text offer insight into medieval civilization from the perspective of a young man who moved to the city as a boy for his training to become a knight.

This illustrated dictionary includes customs, events, items of clothing and armor, historical figures, and places of the Middle Ages.

Discusses life during the age of chivalry in medieval Europe, with an overview and timeline of the years between 410 and 1456, and looks at religion, life in a monastery, being a knight, the crusades, cathedrals, and other related topics.

Presents chronologically arranged primary and secondary source articles that examine some of the major political, social, and cultural events of the twelfth century.

"Describes the lives of European knights, including their daily life, weapons, and fighting techniques, as well as their place in popular culture"--Provided by publisher.