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Loading... When Knights Were Bold (1911)by Eva March Tappan
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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. 6U8FJDEB The narrative is engaging, not dry, which in my opinion is always a plus point in non-fiction. Despite the title, the subject focuses on all aspects of the middle ages, and except for two chapters, all proved interesting to read. I like best the opening chapters that are specifically about a knightâs life and how a man rose from being a humble page to knighthood. no reviews | add a review
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Spirited and interesting picture of life in castles and manors, monasteries and towns during the Middle Ages. The description of the customs of knights is especially full. Chapter titles include Page, Squire, and Knight; The Knight's Arms and Armor; Jousts and Tournaments; How to Capture a Castle; Daily Life in a Castle; Life on a Manor; Pilgrimages and Crusades; Military Orders, Monks, and Monasteries; Hermits, Friars, and Missionaries; Life in Town; Merchant Gilds and Craft Gilds; How Goods Were Sold; Schools and Literature; Science and Medicine; and Architecture and the Arts. No library descriptions found. |
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