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PublisherBook Sales, Incorporated

ISBN-100785827471

ISBN-139780785827474

eBay Product ID (ePID)102891525

Product Key Features

Book TitleHistorical Atlas of Knights and Castles : the Rise and Fall of the Age of Chivalry

Number of Pages400 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2011

TopicAtlases, Gazetteers & Maps (See Also Travel / Maps & Road Atlases), Europe / Medieval

GenreReference, History

AuthorI. A. N. Barnes

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height1 in

Item Weight16 Oz

Item Length1 in

Item Width1 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

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SynopsisWith over 140 stunning, high quality maps, plans, and illustrations, this book brings the subject to life, revealing all aspects of knights and castles, mapping the spread of the Norman influence, the crusades and other important battles, the layout and location of major castles, and much more. The knight in shining armor is an enduring image in Western culture and this book contains the fascinating story of the evolution of the knight, his code of chivalry, and his homes, the castle. Knights have a unique military and romantic legacy, and this analyzes how knighthood has been portrayed in art and literature over the centuries. The book examines the distinct legacy of the knight, focusing on knighthood in its military and romantic modes and looking at the concept of chivalry as an ideal but seldom attained state. It also details the castle, explaining how and why they were built. It looks at their construction and demonstrates how designs became more intricate over the centuries. Castle life is examined in detail, focusing on the social fabric and hierarchy, work, entertainment, food production, and the castle town. The role of religion and monasticism in castles is also explored. Many of the major castles are visited and mapped, giving a real insight into the role they played in centuries gone by. , This volume examines the distinct legacy of the knight, focusing on knighthood in its military and romantic modes and looking at the concept of chivalry as an ideal but seldom attained state., With over 140 stunning, high quality maps, plans, and illustrations, this book brings the subject to life, revealing all aspects of knights and castles, mapping the spread of the Norman influence, the crusades and other important battles, the layout and location of major castles, and much more. The knight in shining armor is an enduring image in Western culture and this book contains the fascinating story of the evolution of the knight, his code of chivalry, and his homes, the castle. Knights have a unique military and romantic legacy, and this analyzes how knighthood has been portrayed in art and literature over the centuries. The book examines the distinct legacy of the knight, focusing on knighthood in its military and romantic modes and looking at the concept of chivalry as an ideal but seldom attained state. It also details the castle, explaining how and why they were built. It looks at their construction and demonstrates how designs became more intricate over the centuries. Castle life is examined in detail, focusing on the social fabric and hierarchy, work, entertainment, food production, and the castle town. The role of religion and monasticism in castles is also explored. Many of the major castles are visited and mapped, giving a real insight into the role they played in centuries gone by."