The illustrated history of knights & crusades

A vivid account of the life and times of the medieval knight, an examination of the code of chivalry, and a detailed history of the crusades. Examines both the life and position of the medieval knight, including the training, tournaments, obligations, honours and exploits of these 'men of iron'. This book describes how the order of the knight began, his rigorous apprenticeship, the world of his castle, and his pursuit of the noble arts of hawking, jousting, hunting and music.