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CHIVALRY has fascinated Western civilization for over a millennium, from way back when Knighthood was in flower, all the way to present day. Today, this fascination is as prevalent as it ever was, manifesting itself in works such as J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings.But... Read Full Overview

What is chivalry? This book traces the life of the medieval knight from the cradle to the grave. Beginning with the Christian military ideal, it then outlines the Ten Commandments of the twelfth-century Code of Chivalry and shows how these precepts were implemented.

Chivalry by Leon Gautier is a comprehensive study of the medieval code of chivalry that governed the conduct of knights and nobles in Europe during the Middle Ages. The book explores the origins and evolution of chivalry, its ideals and values, and its impact on society and culture... Read Full Overview

Our first intention was to give this volume the more expanded title of Chivalry, according to the Epic Poems, but we have been compelled to consult so many other authorities that we feel obliged to adopt a more general and shorter title. The Epic Poems (Chansons de Geste) do... Read Full Overview

Chivalry is a novel written by the French author Leon Gautier. The book is a historical fiction that follows the story of a young knight named Raoul de Mornay who is determined to become a true chivalrous knight. The novel is set in medieval France during the Hundred Years' War... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

Chivalry is a novel written by French author Leon Gautier. The book explores the concept of chivalry and the code of ethics that knights were expected to follow during the medieval period. Gautier delves into the history and traditions of chivalry, examining its origins and evolution... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview