English Medieval Knight 1400-1500 (Warrior)
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Book Description
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.
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Insights into the real lives of history's fighting men, packed with full colour illustrations, highly detailed cutaways, exploded artwork of weaponry and armour, and action-packed battle scenes.
English Medieval Knight 1400-1500 (Warrior),Christopher Gravett,Graham Turner,Osprey Publishing,184176146X,England,Europe - Great Britain - General,History,History - Military / War,History: World,Knights and knighthood,Medieval,Middle Ages,Military - General,Military - Pictorial,To 1500,British & Irish history: c 1000 to c 1500,History / Military / General,Land forces & warfare,War & defence operations,c 1000 CE to c 1500
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