English Medieval Knight 1400–1500

English Medieval Knight 1400–1500 cover

English Medieval Knight 1400–1500

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The 15th century was a time of change for knighthood. Knights no longer fought for their lords in return for land, since the feudal summons had long before given way to a system of contracts. Moreover, many knights now preferred the role of landowner, man-about-town or parliamentary representative. However, this was also the age of the knight in plate armour, of the battle of Agincourt and the conquests of Henry V, and of the Wars of the Roses, the bloody internecine struggle that tore medieval England apart. In this title Christopher Gravett describes the life of a 15th century knight, his equipment and experiences from his earliest days as a squire through to his experiences on the battlefields of England and France.

Table of Contents

Historical Background · Chronology · Training · Appearance & Equipment · Recruitment · Campaign Life · Experience of Battle · What to See · Glossary · Bibliography

Product details

Published Aug 25 2001
Format Paperback
Edition 1st
Extent 64
ISBN 9781841761466
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 45 b/w; 10 col
Dimensions 248 x 184 mm
Series Warrior
Short code WAR 35
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

About the contributors

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Christopher Gravett

Christopher Gravett is a former Senior Curator at…

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Graham Turner

Graham Turner is a leading historical artist, spec…

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