Bibliograph

Real knights, over 20 true stories of battle and adventure, illustrations by John James ; text by Christopher Gravett

Type

Label

Real knights, over 20 true stories of battle and adventure, illustrations by John James ; text by Christopher Gravett

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Real knights

Oclc number

61395916

Responsibility statement

illustrations by John James ; text by Christopher Gravett

Sub title

over 20 true stories of battle and adventure

Summary

Stories about medieval knights from around the world

Table Of Contents

EARLY KNIGHTS: A Spanish hero -- First Norman king -- A generous knight -- His head on the block! -- Knight facts: Armor & weapons -- THE CRUSADERS: Bohemund the giant -- The heart of a lion -- Heart of a king -- The grand master -- Knight facts: Warfare -- CHIVALRY: "Braveheart" -- A romantic fighter -- "The Black Knight" -- "Without fear and without blame" -- Knight facts: Castles -- THE HUNDRED YEARS WAR: The blind king -- The battle of Crécy -- The ugly child -- A fatal slip -- Medieval surgery -- Knight facts: Food, clothing, & entertainment -- THE PROFESSIONALS: "Needle John" -- Pirate and knight! -- A paid fighter -- The man with an iron hand -- Knight facts: Tournaments

Target audience

juvenile

Contributor