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How to be a KnightHow to be a Knight
Age 8+
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The ultimate guide for the novice knight, covering everything from sieges and swordplay to feasts and fights. This book is a really fun way to access medieval history.
- Packed with informative historical detail.
- Written in a lively, humorous and engaging style.
- Perfect for schools and libraries.
- Extent:
- 128 pages
- Dimensions:
- 240 x 170mm
- Paperback ISBN:
- 9781836043768
- Publication Date:
- March 2026
- Work Reference:
- 10203
Chapters in this book include:
So you want to be a knight?
Knights: a quick guide
Chivalry
Courtly love
Where you fit in
Knight school
Starting out
Tonight's the knight
Kitting yourself out
To battle!
Battle tactics
Raids
Castle warfare
Crazy crusades
Home for the knight
Castle browsing
Castle life
Tournaments and challenges
Muddy mêlées
Bone-jangling jousts
Handy heralds
Pas d'armes
Knight notes
Knights to remember
Your own coat of arms
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