The Illustrated History Of Knights & Crusades examines both the life and position of the medieval knight, including the training, tournaments and exploits of these ‘men of iron’.
It describes how the order of the knight began, his rigorous apprenticeship, the world of his castle and his pursuit of the noble arts of hawking, jousting, hunting and music.
It also discusses the code of chivalry and how legend, romance, art and literature have been inspired by their history and mythology.
This violent, turbulent world with its epic battles, romantic ideals and the entertainment extravaganza of the tournament is brought to life in this expertly researched and beautifully illustrated volume.