
Chivalry
A Series of Studies to Illustrate its Historical Significance and Civilizing Influence
Prestage(Author)
Kegan Paul (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 24. May 2005
Book
Hardback
410 pages
978-0-7103-0919-8 (ISBN)
Description
This volume, intended for the general reader, throws a great deal of light on that very characteristic feature of the Middle Ages, the institution of Chivalry. The first chapter deals with the place of chivalry in history, describing its effects and influences. Subsequent chapters address the earliest beginnings of chivalry and its manifestations in France, Germany, Spain, Portugal, etc. Among other subjects dealt with are the Courtesy books, the romances of Chivalry, and the Chivalric ideal. The book is an excellent introduction to a field that has been greatly neglected in recent years. This edition first published in 2005. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
More details
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
New edition
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 161 mm
Thickness: 27 mm
Weight
778 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7103-0919-8 (9780710309198)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Person
Edgar Prestage was a Camoens Professor in the University of London.
Content
I. INTRODUCTORY, II. KNIGHTHOOD, III. EDUCATION, IV. WAR, V. TOURNAMENTS, VI. CRUSADES, VII. HERALDRY, VIII. CEREMONY, IX. LITERATURE, X. MILITARY ORDERS, XI. INTERNATIONAL, XII. POSITION OF WOMEN, XIII. RELIGION, XIV. PEOPLE, XV. DECLINE, XVI. MERITS AND FAULTS

