English Medieval Knight 1400-1500: No. 35 (Warrior) - Softcover

Gravett, Christopher

Softcover

ISBN 10: 184176146X ISBN 13: 9781841761466

Publisher: Osprey Publishing, 2001

Synopsis

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.

About this title

About the Author:

Chris Gravett is Senior Curator of armour at the Tower Armouries, and a recognised authority on the arms, armour and warfare of the medieval world. His previous Osprey titles include Landmarks 'The Norman Conquest', Elite 17 'Knights at Tournament', Warrior 1 'Norman Knight 950-1204 AD' and Campaign 13 'Hastings 1066'. Graham Turner was born in Harrow in 1964, the son of the respected aviation artist Michael Turner. Graham has been a freelance artist since 1984, specialising in historical and military subjects, particularly of the medieval period, and has illustrated numerous Osprey titles.

Synopsis:

This book is a detailed and fascinating look at the English knight through the high watermark of the age of mail. This, and all the other equipment a knight needed are examined, together with the role of squires. In order to take a 'through the eyes' look at the life of a knight during this period, the books follows a hypothetical knight, to show how he faired on campaign with the Normans at the loss of Normandy. His son will ride in the civil wars of Henry III and Simon de Montfort and with Edward I in the Welsh and Scottish wars.

About this edition

• Publisher: Osprey Publishing
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 184176146X
• ISBN 13: 9781841761466
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 64
• Illustrator: Turner Graham