Knight: Noble Warrior Of England 1200-1600

Osprey Publishing. As New in As New dust jacket. 2008. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Hardcover. 184603342X . An As New burgundy hardcover with gilt titles to the spine. Pages are tightly bound and there is a name plate from the previous owner on the inside of the front free end paper. The DJ is unclipped and is in Fine condition. First Edition, First Printing ( Number Line). "The traditional "knight in shining armor" has become a staple figure in popular culture and the images of bloody battlefields, bustling feasting halls and courtly tournaments have been creatively interpreted many times in film and fiction. But what was the knight truly like? The world of the English Medieval Knight was complex, and ever-changing. From the household of King John to the defenders of Elizabeth I, there was great change in the social standing of knights, their equipment and appearance, and their involvement in politics and warfare. An expert on Medieval military history Christopher Gravett describes how the knight evolved over four centuries of English and European history, the wars they fought, their lives in peacetime and on campaign, the weapons they fought with, the armor and clothing they wore and the fascinating code and mythology of chivalry. The text is richly illustrated with images ranging from manuscript illustrations to modern artwork reconstructions, and many photographs of historic artifacts and sites." ; B&W Illustrations; 9.70 X 7.70 X 1.50 inches; 288 pages; Box 9 .