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14 maj 2018 · Chivalry, derived from the French cheval (horse) and chevalier (knight), was originally a purely martial code for elite cavalry units and only later did it acquire its more romantic connotations of good manners and etiquette. The clergy keenly promoted chivalry with the code requiring knights to swear an oath to defend the church and ...
As we have seen throughout this comprehensive guide, understanding chivalrous ideals and the art of sword fighting were crucial components of medieval combat. The thrill of jousting, combat strategies, weapons of choice, armor, and the stories of famous knights and historical battles all contribute to the fascination with this era.
4 wrz 2023 · For medieval women (as indeed for modern women) chivalry was always a double-edged sword. A chivalrous knight was meant to be polite to ladies and defend them if they were ever in distress, hazarding his body in battle to be their champion.
19 cze 2018 · The knights of medieval Europe were meant to be the finest fighting men of their age, even more important, they were expected to be pure in thought and deed, as exemplified in the chivalrous code which they (usually) followed. Here are the stories of 12 such knights.
As a medieval code of behavior that emerged in the 12th century, chivalry represented the ideal of an honorable and brave knight, who would protect the weak, serve his lord, and uphold the values of loyalty, courage, and courtesy.
The Sword in the Age of Chivalry. Ewart Oakeshott. Boydell Press, 1998 - Antiques & Collectibles - 146 pages. A comprehensive history and typology of the European knightly sword from...
Finding suitable great knights is not difficult, though surviving evidence does not provide as fully satisfying a chronology and regional distribution as might be desired. To be most useful, those chosen should represent men highly praised by contemporary practicing men-at-arms as well as by clerics or intellectuals.
