The Knight

A fascinating look at the everyday life of knights, history?s most famous warriorsWhen we think of knights as a historical figures, we think of courage, loyalty, courtesy, honor, and the violent glories of battle. But was this really the truth of knighthood? Were they really the paragons of virtue many assume them to be? Drawing on the trials and triumphs of many of these great warriors, Alan Baker reveals the day-to-day life of knights, as well as their training for military service in times of war and the tournaments and jousts in which he would participate on more peaceful days, as noblemen and fine ladies watched in awe the demonstration of his many skills. It also brings readers to the Holy Land on a Crusade to show knights in battle and their tactics, weapons and equipment in action. Alan Baker (UK) is the author of four previous books, the most recent being The Gladiator: The Secret History of Rome?s Warrior Slaves. He?s already at work on his next book on the great warriors of history, The Viking.