Tournaments and Jousts: Training for War in Medieval Times

Autori

• Andrea Hopkins

Parametri

• 68 pagine
• 3 ore di lettura

• Forze armate
• Storia

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Focusing on the Middle Ages, the book explores the dual role of tournaments and jousting as both entertainment and knightly training. It utilizes primary sources and stunning illuminated manuscripts to detail different combat styles and the cultural significance of these events. While often seen as mock battles, the text reveals the deadly risks involved, highlighting the harsh reality that many knights lost their lives during these competitions.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2003

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