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64 pp.
| Kingfisher |
September, 1998 |
TradeISBN 0-7534-5154-9$$15.95
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4-6
On each double-page spread of the oversized book, extensive captions and a brief text describe an aspect of life as a knight during the Middle Ages, including training, religious or other affiliations, armor and weaponry, the Crusades, and castle life. Diagrams, vignettes, and larger artwork show knights in battle and at leisure. Despite the cluttered design and the lack of a narrative thread, the volume provides a wealth of information. Glos., ind.