6013 Medieval Knights
Justo Jimeno
In the popular imagination, there can be no more archetypal symbol
of the Middle Ages than that of the knight. The origins of knights
are unknown, but their heyday was between the 10th and 15th
centuries. Indeed the knighthood reached its pinnacle of splendor
in the 12th and 13th centuries during the crusades. Later it was
the rise of the musket and harquebus rang the death knell of
knights on the battlefield.
The format of "Medieval Knights" follows that of other popular
titles in the series. Each of the 22 color plates features a battle
scene, or items of knight armor and weapons that are of particular
interest. The accomplished artwork is produced by the author, which
means that they present all pertinent details. The color plates are
accompanied by detailed text that describes the development of the
knightly orders, and some of the battles they fought in. Such
famous characters as Richard the Lionheart, Alfonso VIII, The Black
Prince, Joan of Arc, all make their appearance, as do such famous
battles as those of Bannockburn, Tannenberg, and Agincourt. There
is further informative detail included on mythical knights, the
Order of the Templar and knights from particular nations like
Germany or Italy.
Tracing knights from their early origins, through their famous
battles, this book is full of fascinating and useful information.
They were certainly much more than heavily armored men riding on
horses, as this book correctly points out. For those wishing to
increase their knowledge of this interesting era, then this book is
a logical solution. The combination of color artwork and incisive
text makes it a winning formula.
Format 21 x 28 cm, Paperback, 48 Seiten, 22 ganzseitige
Farbtafeln, englischer Text, Best.-Nr. Con6013
