The history of chivalry or knighthood and its times. This item is unavailable.The history of chivalry or knighthood and its times

First edition, 2 volumes, 8vo, pp. [iii]-xxvi, 409, [3]; vi, 383, [1]; engraved title pages by A. Le Petit from sketches by R. W. Sievier; original brown paper-covered boards, printed paper labels on spines; near fine. A comprehensive history of the origins, and aspects of chivalry in medieval England and Europe. Mills (1788-1826) was a British historian. His History of Chivalry was praised by Sir Walter Scott, who assisted him with notes from Scottish chronicles, and who is acknowledged in Mills' Preface. In turn, Scott used Mills' History of the Crusades as a source when writing his historical novel, The Talisman.