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The Greatest Knight: The Remarkable Life Of William Marshal, The Power Behind Five English Thrones
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A Renowned Scholar Brings To Life Medieval Englands Most Celebrated Knight, William Marshalproviding An Unprecedented And Intimate View Of This Age And The Legendary Warrior Class That Shaped It.Caught On The Wrong Side Of An English Civil War And Condemned By His Father To The Gallows At Age Five, William Marshal Defied All Odds To Become One Of Englands Most Celebrated Knights. Thomas Asbridges Rousing Narrative Chronicles Williams Rise, Using His Life As A Prism To View The Origins, Experiences, And Influence Of The Knight In British History.In Williams Day, The Brutish Realities Of War And Politics Collided With Romanticized Myths About An Arthurian Golden Age, Giving Rise To A New Chivalric Ideal. Asbridge Details The Training Rituals, Weaponry, And Battle Tactics Of Knighthood, And Explores The Codes Of Chivalry And Courtliness That Shaped Their Daily Lives. These Skills Were Essential To Survive One Of The Most Turbulent Periods In English Historyan Era Of Striking Transformation, As The West Emerged From The Dark Ages.A Leading Retainer Of Five English Kings, Marshal Served The Great Figures Of This Age, From Queen Eleanor Of Aquitaine To Richard The Lionheart And His Infamous Brother John, And Was Involved In Some Of The Most Critical Phases Of Medieval History, From The Magna Carta To The Survival Of The Angevin/Plantagenet Dynasty. Asbridge Introduces This Storied Knight To Modern Readers And Places Him Firmly In The Context Of The Majesty, Passion, And Bloody Intrigue Of The Middle Ages.The Greatest Knight Features 16 Pages Of Blackandwhite And Color Illustrations.
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- Q: What is 'The Greatest Knight' about? A: 'The Greatest Knight' is a biography of William Marshal, a celebrated knight in medieval England, detailing his life, rise to prominence, and his role in shaping British history during a tumultuous era.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Thomas Asbridge, a renowned scholar with expertise in medieval history.
- Q: What are the key themes explored in the book? A: Key themes include the chivalric ideals of the Middle Ages, the realities of war and politics, and the influence of knights in British history.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'The Greatest Knight' has a total of 464 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of the book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'The Greatest Knight' published? A: The book was published on November 10, 2015.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations? A: Yes, 'The Greatest Knight' features 16 pages of both black-and-white and color illustrations.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers unfamiliar with medieval history? A: Yes, the narrative is designed to be engaging and informative, making it accessible to readers with varying levels of familiarity with medieval history.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: What edition is this book? A: This is the illustrated edition of 'The Greatest Knight'.