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The Historical Atlas of Knights & Castles - soft cover - excellent, nearly new
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A book in excellent condition. Cover is shiny and undamaged, and the dust jacket is included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear.
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Narrative Type
- Nonfiction
- ISBN
- 9780785827474
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Book Sales, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0785827471
ISBN-13
9780785827474
eBay Product ID (ePID)
102891525
Product Key Features
Book Title
Historical Atlas of Knights and Castles : the Rise and Fall of the Age of Chivalry
Number of Pages
400 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2011
Topic
Atlases, Gazetteers & Maps (See Also Travel / Maps & Road Atlases), Europe / Medieval
Genre
Reference, History
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
16 Oz
Item Length
1 in
Item Width
1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
TitleLeading
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Synopsis
With over 140 stunning, high quality maps, plans, and illustrations, this book brings the subject to life, revealing all aspects of knights and castles, mapping the spread of the Norman influence, the crusades and other important battles, the layout and location of major castles, and much more. The knight in shining armor is an enduring image in Western culture and this book contains the fascinating story of the evolution of the knight, his code of chivalry, and his homes, the castle. Knights have a unique military and romantic legacy, and this analyzes how knighthood has been portrayed in art and literature over the centuries. The book examines the distinct legacy of the knight, focusing on knighthood in its military and romantic modes and looking at the concept of chivalry as an ideal but seldom attained state. It also details the castle, explaining how and why they were built. It looks at their construction and demonstrates how designs became more intricate over the centuries. Castle life is examined in detail, focusing on the social fabric and hierarchy, work, entertainment, food production, and the castle town. The role of religion and monasticism in castles is also explored. Many of the major castles are visited and mapped, giving a real insight into the role they played in centuries gone by. , This volume examines the distinct legacy of the knight, focusing on knighthood in its military and romantic modes and looking at the concept of chivalry as an ideal but seldom attained state., With over 140 stunning, high quality maps, plans, and illustrations, this book brings the subject to life, revealing all aspects of knights and castles, mapping the spread of the Norman influence, the crusades and other important battles, the layout and location of major castles, and much more. The knight in shining armor is an enduring image in Western culture and this book contains the fascinating story of the evolution of the knight, his code of chivalry, and his homes, the castle. Knights have a unique military and romantic legacy, and this analyzes how knighthood has been portrayed in art and literature over the centuries. The book examines the distinct legacy of the knight, focusing on knighthood in its military and romantic modes and looking at the concept of chivalry as an ideal but seldom attained state. It also details the castle, explaining how and why they were built. It looks at their construction and demonstrates how designs became more intricate over the centuries. Castle life is examined in detail, focusing on the social fabric and hierarchy, work, entertainment, food production, and the castle town. The role of religion and monasticism in castles is also explored. Many of the major castles are visited and mapped, giving a real insight into the role they played in centuries gone by."
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