[PDF] Dk Eyewitness Books Knight eBook

Author : Christopher Gravett
Publisher : Osprey Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 28,51 MB
Release : 2008-03-18
Category : History
ISBN : 9781846033421

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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. From the household of King John to the defenders of Elizabeth I, there was great change in the social standing of knights, their equipment and appearance, and their involvement in politics and warfare. An expert on Medieval military history Christopher Gravett describes how the knight evolved over four centuries of English and European history, the wars they fought, their lives in peacetime and on campaign, the weapons they fought with, the armor and clothing they wore and the fascinating code and mythology of chivalry. The text is richly illustrated with images ranging from manuscript illustrations to modern artwork reconstructions, and many photographs of historic artifacts and sites.

Author : Christopher Gravett
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 37,2 MB
Release : 2007-06-25
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0756667623

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Be an eyewitness to the adventurous - and dangerous -life of a knight with DK Eyewitness Books: Knight. Did you know caltrops - nasty spiked objects - were scattered over the ground before battle to injure animals or men who trod on them? Take a look at a knight's life, from young squires learning the trade to weaponry, armour and battle with Eyewitness: Knight.

Author : Christopher Gravett
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 10,42 MB
Release : 2015-06-02
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1465435727

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Enter the world of chivalrous horseback warriors and learn what it takes to become a knight. Eyewitness Knight follows the journey of a knight in making, from being a page or a squire at an early age undergoing rigorous training before making it to the ceremony of dubbing. With this book, you can learn what knights wore into battle, from heavy mail to plate armor and gauntlets. You will also enter a gallery of swords and other weapons that were an important part of a knight’s armory. Ride along with these warriors on their horses that were used not only for wars but also while hunting and jousting. Explore the mighty castles and know how they were protected from the enemy during a siege. Meet manor lord and ladies and learn about the knightly code of conduct and the idea of chivalry. Eyewitness reference books are now more interactive and colorful, with new infographics, statistics, facts, and timelines. Great for projects or just for fun, learn everything you need to know about knights with DK Eyewitness.

Author : Christopher Maynard
Publisher : Turtleback Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 34,53 MB
Release : 1998-04-20
Category :
ISBN : 9780613076005

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Presents a day in the life of a medieval lord as he runs the land over which he holds power. A Level 4 DK Reader

Author : Christopher Gravett
Publisher :
Page : 63 pages
File Size : 26,19 MB
Release : 2001-10
Category :
ISBN : 9781590546093

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Discusses the age of knighthood, covering such aspects as arms, armor, training, ceremonies, tournaments, the code of chivalry, and the Crusades.

Author : Christopher Gravett
Publisher : DK Children
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 16,20 MB
Release : 2000-06-14
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780789458742

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Discover the world of medieval knight from battles and banquets to tournaments and chivalry.

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 25,38 MB
Release : 2011-08-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0756689511

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DK Eyewitness Arms and Armor is an original and exciting look at the history of weapons and armor through the ages. Stunning real-life photographs reveal the design, construction, and workings of armor, offering a unique "eyewitness" view of how methods of warfare have changed. Show your child the very first weapons ever made, the armor worn by medieval knights, the battledress of a Japanese samurai, and the guns used by the frontiersmen and outlaws of the Wild West. They'll also discover the weapons that were carried by the first police officers, how sword and pistol duels were fought and much more!

Author : Christopher Gravett
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 38,29 MB
Release : 2020-11-26
Category : History
ISBN : 1472843584

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The 'knight in shining armour' has become a staple figure in popular culture, and images of bloody battlefields, bustling feasting halls and courtly tournaments have been creatively interpreted many times in film and fiction. But what was the medieval knight truly like? In this fascinating title, former Senior Curator at the Royal Armouries Christopher Gravett describes how knights evolved over three centuries of English and European history, the wars they fought, their lives both in peacetime and on campaign, the weapons they fought with, the armour and clothing they wore and their fascinating code and mythology of chivalry. The text is richly illustrated with images ranging from manuscript illustrations to modern artwork reconstructions and many photographs of historic artefacts and sites.

Author : Neil Mallard
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 36,46 MB
Release : 2003-12-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0756667976

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Discover the fascinating history of submarines and submersibles, from the first workable designs of the 16th century to Cold War vesselsarmed with nuclear missiles. Find out how these stealthy watercraft work and what it’s like to live below the waves in this unique and exciting guide that was created in association with the U.S. Navy Submarine Force Museum. Colorfulphotographs illustrate the technology used to build and navigate submarines andthe many ways they are used today. Take a look at the inside of a nuclear submarine, learn what a submariner’s daily life is like, discover what we may find in the vast, unexplored regions of the ocean, and much, much more! Discover the secret underwater world of submarines and submersibles

Author : Michèle Byam
Publisher : DK Children
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,44 MB
Release : 2000-06-14
Category : Armor
ISBN : 9780789458360

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A photo essay examining the design, construction, and uses of hand weapons and armor from a Stone Age axe to the revolvers and rifles of the Wild West.