Knight
Subtitle: the medieval warrior's (unofficial) manual
By: Michael Prestwich
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Published: 2010
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 208
ISBN-13: 9780500251607
Subjects: Knights and knighthood; Military History; Historical reenactments; Military art and science; Medievalism; History
Description: An insider's guide: how to become a knight, wield a sword, join a Crusade, and make your fortune.
Notes: Includes bibliographic references (p. 198-202) and index.
Table of contents: title: A knight's world; title: Upbringing & training; title: Becoming a knight; title: Arms, armour & horses; title: Orders of knighthood; title: Recruitment & retinues; title: Tournaments & jousts; title: Campaigning; title: Crusade; title: Mercenaries; title: Ladies & damsels; title: Siege; title: Battle; title: Ransoms & booty; title: Piety & memory.