Chivalry : the origins and history of the orders of knighthood / Kevin Gest
2010, 1st edition. Hersham : Ian Allan. Fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-dulled dust wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Item #335656
ISBN: 9780711034501
Physical description: 247 pages, 28 unnumbered pages of plates: illustrations (some color); 23 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. Contents: The opening -- Days before the knight -- The makings of kings, nobles and knights -- The major orders of knighthood -- Symbolism and the knights -- Prominent knights of old -- So it's good knight to chilvalry -- Appendix: Author's comment on Europe and the Holy Roman Empire. Subjects:
Orders of knighthood and chivalry Great Britain History. Knights and knighthood Great Britain.
Knights and knighthood.
Orders of knighthood and chivalry. Great Britain.
Genre: Bibliography. History. Illustrated. Summary: "This book sets out the key facts relating to the various Orders of Chivalry in existence in Britain and sets them in their historical context. The author explores the history of each order from its foundation to its present day incarnation. He also looks at the cultural legacy of each order, and the buildings and artefacts that remain today, as well as its connections with Masonry and its place in present day life."--Publisher's description.
Price: €65.00