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1	Knight more books like this by Christopher Gravett, DK Publishing add to wishlist "Eyewitness Guides" are a series of illustrated information books which integrate photographs with explanatory illustrations, maps, charts and text. This book looks at knights, their armour, battles, chivalry, jousting, heraldry, hawking and crusades. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.65! \| first editions \| SVS
2	The History of Castles: Fortifications Around the World more books like this by Christopher Gravett add to wishlist The perfect tour guide to the world's most fascinating castles and strongholds that sit formidably in Europe, Russia and the Middle East. Photos. see all copies from $3.75! new only from $3.75! \| SVS
3	Knight: Noble Warrior of England 1200-1600 more books like this by Christopher Gravett add to wishlist The traditional "knight in shining armor" has become a staple figure in popular culture and the images of bloody battlefields, bustling feasting halls and courtly tournaments have been creatively interpreted many times in film and fiction. But what was the knight truly like? The world of the English Medieval Knight was complex, and ever-changing. ... see all copies from $4.94! new only from $7.99! \| first editions
4	Norman Stone Castles (2): Europe 950-1204 more books like this by Christopher Gravett, Adam Hook (Illustrator) add to wishlist Following their settlement in the north of France, the Normans sought to consolidate their territorial gains in what was to become known as Normandy. They did this by building a series of castles and fortifications. Duke William's desire to hold down his lords, and his efforts to crush opposition to his minority also led to a number of famous ... see all copies from $2.89! new only from $2.98! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Medieval Siege Warfare more books like this by Christopher Gravett, Angus McBride (Illustrator), Richard Hook (Illustrator) add to wishlist During the Middle Ages siege warfare played a vital role in military strategy. Sieges were far more numerous than pitched battles, ranging from small-scale affairs against palisaded earthworks to full-scale assaults on vast strongholds. Needless to say, the art of siege warfare assumed a unique importance to both invader and defender alike. In ... see all copies from $2.75! new only from $6.30! \| first editions
6	Tudor Knight more books like this by Christopher Gravett, Graham Turner (Illustrator) add to wishlist The Tudor Knight was the first line of defence employed by monarchs from Henry VIII to Elizabeth I, the last of a long tradition of knighthood dating back to the 11th century. He was well trained in the arts of war and chivalry from a young age, and he was skilled in the arts and languages, for the knight was a fighter and a gentleman. Knighthood ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions
7	Norman Knight Ad 950-1204 more books like this by Christopher Gravett, Christa Kook (Illustrator), Christa Hook (Illustrator) add to wishlist Illustrated information on the weapons, armour and tactics of the archetypal medieval soldier, from his earliest origins as a Viking adventurer. see all copies from $5.98! new only from $11.34! \| SVS
8	English Medieval Knight 1200-1300 more books like this by Christopher Gravett, Graham Turner (Illustrator) add to wishlist This volume details the life of the English knight during the 13th century, a period in which knighthood became so expensive that many eligible men had to be forced into it by royal command. How the tournament, a highly dangerous but lucrative way of accumulating wealth and status, evolved through the century is thoroughly explored along with the ... see all copies from $4.87! new only from $10.75! \| first editions \| SVS
9	Real Knights: Over 20 True Stories of Battle and Adventure more books like this by Christopher Gravett, John James (Illustrator) add to wishlist What do Lancelot, Traistan and Sir Gawain have in common? They were not real knights. But what do El Cid, Arnold of Ardres, Hermann von Salza and Edward the Black Prince share? They were real knights. What were "real knights" really like? Did they resemble their larger-than-life counterparts of fiction and legend? Or were they unscrupulous ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $60.33!
10	Hastings 1066: The Fall of Saxon England more books like this by Christopher Gravett add to wishlist The Battle of Hastings changed the course of English history. Featuring a visitor's guide to the battlefield today, this edition contains new views of the battlefield and gives information on the best-known figures of British heritage. see all copies from $2.41! new only from $2.49! \| first editions
11 view cover	Castle more books like this by Christopher Gravett add to wishlist This book on castles transports readers back to the world of medieval fortifications to meet the people who built them and lived inside them. Readers explore the first earth-and-timber castles, take part in a siege, watch the community of lords and ladies, jesters, pages going about their daily lives - even peek into the Great Hall and deep down ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.15! \| SVS
12	The Knight's Handbook: 9how to Become a Champion in Shining Armor more books like this by Christopher Gravett add to wishlist Crammed with fascinating facts about medieval knights, this book features fun ideas on how to become one. Children discover what the best-dressed knight wore for jousting, then make their own helmet and sword. They find out what it was like to live in a castle, then they build one with turrets and drawbridges. There are simple-to-follow ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $85.80! \| first editions
13 view cover	The Medieval Knight more books like this by Christopher Gravett, Brett Breckon (Illustrator) add to wishlist Step inside the world of the medieval knight?into his castle as he prepares for a feast in the Great Hall, as he enters into battle and as he mounts his hors3e preparing for the joust. In The World of the Medieval Knight stunning cutaway views, brilliant panoramas and step-by-step sequences are all created by the illustrator Brett Breckon . ... see all copies from $3.14! new only from $197.00!
14 view cover	The Normans: Warrior Knights and Their Castles more books like this by Christopher Gravett, Dr. David Nicolle add to wishlist The Norman Knight was the most feared warrior during the 11th and 12th centuries in Western Europe. Tales of their conquests spread throughout the known world as their military prowess resulted in the capture Sicily in 1060 and England in 1066. The Normans adopted Carolingian feudalism, cavalry warfare and castles, and they built archetypal feudal ... see all copies from $2.13! new only from $6.31! \| first editions
15 view cover	German Medieval Armies 1300-1500 more books like this by Christopher Gravett, Angus McBride (Illustrator) add to wishlist The German rulers were forceful and powerful men, and, surrounded by potential enemies, circumstances dictated the necessity of rule by strength based on military capacity. In the later 15th century, three houses rose above the others; the families of Wittelsbach, Luxemburg and the powerful Austrian Hapsburgs. The struggles of these and other ... see all copies from $7.90! new only from $10.75! \| SVS
16 view cover	English Medieval Knight 1400-1500 more books like this by Christopher Gravett, Graham Turner (Illustrator) add to wishlist This book is a detailed and fascinating look at the English knight through the high watermark of the age of mail. This, and all the other equipment a knight needed are examined, together with the role of squires. In order to take a 'through the eyes' look at the life of a knight during this period, the books follows a hypothetical knight, to show ... see all copies from $6.57! new only from $7.49! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	The Castles of Edward I in Wales 1277-1307 more books like this by Christopher Gravett, Marcus Cowper (Editor), Nikolai Bogdanovic (Editor) add to wishlist In 1277, Edward I gathered a huge army and marched into Wales to subdue the rebel Welsh princes. A key part of his strategy was to erect a castle wherever his army rested. This title takes a detailed look at the design, development and principles of defence of these Welsh castles, documenting daily life within their walls and the historical events ... see all copies from $5.25! new only from $7.69! \| SVS
18 view cover	Towton 1461: England's Bloodiest Battle more books like this by Christopher Gravett add to wishlist The Lancastrian army was conducting a triumphant march on the capital, having defeated Warwick at the Second Battle of St. Albans, when on 4 March, Edward of York was proclaimed king in London. The Lancastrians withdrew northwards and Edward followed in pursuit. The two armies met at the village of Towton on 29 March 1461. This long and bitter ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $11.17! \| SVS
19 view cover	Knights at Tournament more books like this by Christopher Gravett, Angus McBride (Illustrator) add to wishlist Part of Osprey's "Elite Series", this highly illustrated book looks at the history of military tournaments and combat sports in Europe. see all copies from $4.00! new only from $11.34! \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Castle: ALA Recommended Book for Reluctant Young Readers more books like this by Christopher Gravett, Geoff Dann (Photographer) add to wishlist Full-color photos. Take a look behind the walls of these fascinating fortresses and learn how they were built to house hundreds of people and animals; how a young boy rose from lowly page to noble knight; and what life was like for the castle residents. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.99! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	English Medieval Knight 1300-1400 more books like this by Christopher Gravett, Graham Turner (Illustrator) add to wishlist The 14th-century knight lived in a time of change, in terms of both recruitment methods and the appearance of fighting men. This title describes all aspects of the knight's life, including his training in the castle yard and the hard knocks of the tournament. The knight's life on campaign is explored along with the role of mercenary knights, the ... see all copies from $6.00! new only from $6.63! \| first editions
22 view cover	Bosworth 1485: Last Charge of the Plantagenets more books like this by Christopher Gravett add to wishlist The Battle of Bosworth, the last great battle of the War of the Roses, established the House of Tudor on the throne. This work aims to cut through the myth and propaganda to detail the course of this pivotal campaign. see all copies from $7.89! new only from $11.93! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	Tewkesbury 1471: The Last Yorkist Victory more books like this by Christopher Gravett add to wishlist Following their victory at Towton in 1461, The House of York continued to triumph. By 1470, however, relations between Edward and his lieutenant, Eari of Warwick, had broken down and Warwick had joined the Lancastrian cause. On 14 April 1471 at Barnet, Edward defeated and killed Warwick. On the same day Henry VI's wife and son, Queen Margaret and ... see all copies from $7.99! new only from $11.17! \| SVS
24 view cover	Norman Stone Castles: The British Isles 1066-1216 more books like this by Christopher Gravett, Adam Hook (Illustrator) add to wishlist The Normans were some of the most feared warriors of the High Medieval period, descended from the Vikings who had settled in Northern France under their leader Rollo in or around 911: throughout the following centuries they built on their warlike reputation. This culminated in their conquest of England under Duke William I. This conquest was by no ... see all copies from $6.98! new only from $8.50! \| first editions
25 view cover	Castles and Fortifications From Around the World by Christopher Gravett add to wishlist see all copies from $12.15! new only from $18.13!

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