A compact, illustrated history of one of the longest and bloodiest battle of the Wars of the Roses, and a key victory for the Yorkists.
A compact history of all aspects of the knight's life, including his training in the castle yard and the hard knocks of tournaments.
An illustrated account of the 13th-century knight as jousting became popular, as well as the use and development of arms, armour, costume and other equipment.
In this title Christopher Gravett explores the different aspects of medieval siege warfare, from chivalrous formalities to 'surprise and treachery', backed by numerous illustrations including 12 full page colour plates.
Christopher Gravett explores the history of the tournament from its chaotic beginnings to its more formal, 'civilised' incarnation, describing the various 'events' and equipment which came into use.