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The 'knight in shining armour' has become a staple figure in popular culture, and images of bloody battlefields, bustling feasting halls and courtly tournaments

Describes the job requirements, training, physical demands, compensation, and daily life of a knight in the Middle Ages.

Throughout the book, historical events are used to illustrate a particular military topic, which is analysed in the context of the time and circumstances. The s

"What would it be like to be a knight in the Middle Ages? This book takes readers on the journey of becoming a knight, from fighting practice and jousting tourn

A magisterial history of the origins, reality, and legend of the knight “A carefully researched, concise, readable, and entertaining account of an institution