English Medieval Knight 1400 - 1500, War35

Treat yourself to an English Medieval Knight 1400 - 1500, War35

English Medieval Knight 1400-1500 (Warrior 35)

Author: christopher gravett

Illustrator: Graham Turner

Paperback; August 2001; 64 pages

About this book:

The 15th century was a time of change for chivalry. Knights no longer fought for their lords in exchange for land, as the feudal summons had long since given way to a system of indenture. In addition, many knights now preferred the role of landowner, townsman, 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 internal strife that tore medieval England apart. In this title, Christopher Gravett describes the life of a 15th-century knight, his equipment, and his experiences from his early days as a squire through to his experiences on the battlefields of England and France.

The authors:
Chris Gravett is a former Senior Curator of the Royal Armouries at the Tower of London and a recognised authority on the weapons, armour and warfare of the medieval world. He has served as a consultant on numerous film and television productions and has written numerous books for Osprey.
Graham Turner is a leading historical artist, specialising in the medieval period. He has illustrated numerous titles for Osprey, covering a wide range of subjects, from the dress of the armies of the 10th century Caliphates, through the action of bloody medieval battles, to the daily life of late 18th century British Redcoats.

Content:
# Historical background
# Timeline
# Training
# Appearance and appearance equipment
# Recruitment
# Campaign life
# Battle Experience
# What to see
# Glossary
# Bibliography