"First published hardback 1989"--T.p. verso.

Fresh insights into the development of the tournament as an opportunity for social display.

DIVA superb history of English and European tournaments. Topics include Arthurian and other round tables, body armor, chain mail, plate armor, royal jousts, the

On the great influence of a valiant lord: "The companions, who see that good warriors are honored by the great lords for their prowess, become more determined t

A history of the war experience of 13th and 14th century England. With anecdotes and illustrations, it explores how English medieval armies fought, how men were