KNIGHTS
AND CRUSADES – cavalieri e crociati
By
Charles Phillips
EAN
Code : 9780754823438
ISBN :
Publisher : LORENZ
BOOKS
Date : 2010
Binding : Hardcover
Language(s) : English
Pages: 512
Weight : 1500
gr.
Dimensions : 227
x 180 x 35 mm.
In origin the knight was a mounted warrior,
the name in German, Spanish and French meant 'horseman', and the knight of
the Middle Ages had a relationship of almost religious intensity with not
only his horse, but also his weapons. However, the knights who rode as
'soldiers of Christ' to the Holy Land on crusade, and those who jousted in
the lists were more than mounted warriors. They certainly honoured bravery
and courage, and were renowned for their prowess in battle, but they also
aspired to a range of qualities outside the military - Christian faith,
courtesy, generosity, loyalty and moderation - that were connected to a world
of social and religious obligation. The extraordinary world of the knight,
with its oaths of allegiance, love of honour, and warrior status, probably
found its ultimate expression in the crusades. The crusaders? enterprise
retains a heroic element, a seemingly impossible objective entered into with
enormous faith, self belief and courage. With this noble story, however,
comes a darker side that casts a troubling shadow across the ages, and the
study of the cause and events of these medieval wars of faith remains highly
relevant. This book examines both the life and position of the medieval
knight, from courtly page to war hero, including the training, tournaments,
obligations, honours and exploits of these 'men of iron'. It describes how
the order of the knight began, his rigorous apprenticeship, the world of his
castle, and his pursuit of the noble arts of hawking, jousting, hunting and
music. It also discusses the code of chivalry and debates how knights
attempted to live up to its ideals, and how legend, romance, art and
literature have been inspired by their history and mythology. This violent,
turbulent world with its epic battles, romantic ideals and the entertainment
extravaganza of the tournament is brought to life in this expertly researched
and beautifully illustrated volume, containing over 850 fine art images. |
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