PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a fascinating historical account of the origins of the Order of the Golden Fleece, a prestigious chivalric order founded in the 15th century by Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy. The author, a court poet, provides a detailed description of the order's founding, its statutes, and the ceremonies associated with it. The book also includes a collection of poems related to the order, offering insights into the values and ideals of its members. Through its exploration of an important chapter in European history, this book sheds light on the political, social, and cultural significance of chivalry in the late Middle Ages. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.