PDF-[EBOOK]-The Sword in the Age of Chivalry

The resplendent image of the medieval knight is symbolised by his sword a lethal weapon on the battlefield and a badge of chivalry in that complex social code Ewart Oakeshott draws on his extensive research to recount the history of the sword from the knightly successors of the Viking weapon to the emergence of the Renaissance sword roughly from 1050 to 1550 Evidence for dating is adduced from literature and art as well as from archaeology and a detailed chronological typology of swords is developed based on entire swords pommelforms crossguards and the grip and scabbard With clear illustrations and invaluable photographic plates The Sword in the Age of Chivalryoffers firstclass reference material for all weapons enthusiasts The late EWART OAKESHOTT was an authority on the arms and armour of medieval Europe His other books include Records of the Medieval Sword and TheArchaeology of Weapons. The code of chivalry for knights glorified both combat and romantic love.. Knights: Warriors on Horseback. The Technology of Warfare Changes. Leather saddle . and . stirrups. enable knights to handle heavy weapons. Europe After the Fall of Rome. The Franks. Clovis. Converted the Franks to Christianity. Charles Martel. Son of Pepin. Defeated the Muslims at Tours (732). Charlemagne. Grandson of Charles Martel. Holy Roman Empire. https://. www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPX2PKDnek4. Code of Chivalry . A complex set of ideals, demanded that a knight fight bravely in defense of three masters. . 1. Earthly feudal lord . 2. Heavenly lord . by: . chris. . kazun. Music. Music was incorporated into almost everything feasts, fairs, tournaments, church. Songs were about chivalry; singing of the lords (feudal lord) virtues, and his achievements. . the body of stories and medieval romances, centering on the legendary king . Arthur. King Arthur is a Legend. Legend: anonymous traditional stories that reflect the attitudes and values of the society that created them. Seven Important Virtues of Chivalry. Courage. 
 More . than bravado or bluster, . one must . have the courage of the heart necessary to undertake tasks that are difficult, tedious or unglamorous, and to graciously accept the sacrifices involved. The code of chivalry for knights glorified both combat and romantic love.. Knights: Warriors on Horseback. The Technology of Warfare Changes. Leather saddle . and . stirrups. enable knights to handle heavy weapons. Now and Then. 1) In our society, when a man and a woman go on a date the man is expected to pay.. 2) In our society, a man is expected to open the door for a woman.. 3) In our society, when a person of importance calls the house they usually ask to speak to the male head of household.. The code of chivalry for knights glorified both combat and romantic love.. Knights: Warriors on Horseback. The Technology of Warfare Changes. Leather saddle . and . stirrups. enable knights to handle heavy weapons. Knights: Warriors on Horseback. Technology of Warfare Changes-. Leather saddles and stirrups allowed warriors to handle heavy weapons while fighting . Mounted knights = most important part of the army. The Age of Chivalry. What is CHIVALRY?. Complex set of ideals that demanded a knight bravely fight in defense & devotion of 3 things:. His earthly . feudal lord. His . heavenly Lord. (God). His chosen . Knights: Warriors on Horseback. Technology of Warfare Changes-. Leather saddles and stirrups allowed warriors to handle heavy weapons while fighting . Mounted knights = most important part of the army. We are part of a spiritual kingdom. Jesus did not fight the mob (Matt. 26:47-53). His kingdom is not earthly (John 18:36). Our training is not earthly (I Cor. 9:24-27; I Tim. 4:6-8). Our warfare is not . The resplendent image of the medieval knight is symbolised by his sword, a lethal weapon on the battlefield and a badge of chivalry in that complex social code. Ewart Oakeshott draws on his extensive research to recount the history of the sword from the knightly successors of the Viking weapon to the emergence of the Renaissance sword - roughly from 1050 to 1550. Evidence for dating is adduced from literature and art as well as from archaeology, and a detailed chronological typology of swords is developed, based on entire swords, pommel-forms, cross-guards, and the grip and scabbard. With clear illustrations and invaluable photographic plates The Sword in the Age of Chivalryoffers first-class reference material for all weapons enthusiasts. The late EWART OAKESHOTT was an authority on the arms and armour of medieval Europe. His other books include Records of the Medieval Sword and TheArchaeology of Weapons.