The Reign of Chivalry

About the author

RICHARD BARBER has had a huge influence on the study of medieval history and literature, as both a writer and a publisher. His first book on the Arthurian legend appeared in 1961, and his major works include The Knight and Chivalry (winner of the Somerset Maugham Award in 1971), Edward Prince of Wales and Aquitaine, The Penguin Guide to Medieval Europe and The Holy Grail: the History of a Legend which was widely praised and was translated into six languages.

Summary

Richard Barber, author of Holy Grail: The History of a Legend and King Arthur: Hero and Legend, has written an engaging and intriguing book on one of the most original concepts of the medieval mind. Profusely illustrated and redesigned for a new generation of readers.

Product details

• Authors: Richard Barber
• Publisher: Boydell & Brewer Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 13.10.2005
• EAN: 9781843831822
• ISBN: 978-1-84383-182-2
• No. of pages: 232
• Dimensions: 195 mm x 254 mm x 22 mm
• Weight: 960 g
• Illustrations: 33 colour, 53 b/w illus.
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > History > Middle Ages