Knight (DK Eyewitness Books Series)

Knight (DK Eyewitness Books Series)

by Christopher Gravett
Knight (DK Eyewitness Books Series)

Knight (DK Eyewitness Books Series)

by Christopher Gravett

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Overview

Enter the world of chivalrous horseback warriors and learn what it takes to become a knight.

Eyewitness Knight follows the journey of a knight in making, from being a page or a squire at an early age undergoing rigorous training before making it to the ceremony of dubbing. With this book, you can learn what knights wore into battle, from heavy mail to plate armor and gauntlets. You will also enter a gallery of swords and other weapons that were an important part of a knight’s armory. 

Ride along with these warriors on their horses that were used not only for wars but also while hunting and jousting. Explore the mighty castles and know how they were protected from the enemy during a siege. Meet manor lord and ladies and learn about the knightly code of conduct and the idea of chivalry. 

Eyewitness reference books are now more interactive and colorful, with new infographics, statistics, facts, and timelines.

Great for projects or just for fun, learn everything you need to know about knights with DK Eyewitness.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781465435729
Publisher: DK
Publication date: 06/02/2015
Series: DK Eyewitness
Pages: 72
Sales rank: 175,512
Product dimensions: 10.90(w) x 8.30(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile: IG1080L (what's this?)
Age Range: 8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Christopher Gravett is a recognized expert on weapons, armor, and military affairs in medieval Europe, and works as assistant curator of armor at the Tower Armouries in the UK. He has written several books about warfare in the medieval world, including DK Eyewitness Guides: Knight and The History of Castles: Fortifications Around the World.

Table of Contents

The first knights6
The Normans8
Making a knight10
Iron, iron, everywhere12
Fashion in steel14
Armor, the inside story16
Arms and the man18
On horseback20
The castle22
The castle at war24
Siege warfare26
Arming for the fight28
The enemy30
Into battle32
The castle at peace34
The lord of the manor36
The lady of the manor38
The ideal of chivalry40
The tournament42
The joust44
Foot combat46
Heraldry48
Hunting and hawking50
Faith and pilgrimage52
The crusades54
Knights of Christ56
Knights of the Rising Sun58
The professionals60
The decline of chivalry62
Did you know?64
Timeline66
Find out more68
Glossary70
Index72
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