A Companion to Chivalry

by Robert W. Jones and Peter Coss

Book Overview

A comprehensive study of every aspect of chivalry and chivalric culture.

Chivalry lay at the heart of elite society in the Middle Ages, but it is a nebulous concept which defies an easy definition. More than just a code of ethical behaviour, it shaped literary tastes, art and manners, as well as social hierarchies, political events and religious practices; its impact is everywhere.
This work aims to provide an accessible and holistic survey...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1837650071
• ISBN13: 9781837650071
• Release Date: October 2022
• Publisher: Boydell Press
• Length: 348 Pages
• Weight: 1.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"