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Kings and Their Hawks - Falconry in Medieval England

English · Hardback

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Klappentext In medieval Europe! falconry was perhaps the most popular form of hunting among the aristocracy. Owning a falcon! and the necessary falconer to go with it! was a status symbol throughout the middle ages. This book is the first broad history of English royal falconry in medieval times! a book that draws on forty years of research to provide a full description of the actual practice and conditions of the sport and of the role of falconers in the English royal household. Robin S. Oggins begins with a description of the birds of prey! their training! and the sport of falconry. He provides a short history of early falconry in western Europe and England! then explores in unprecedented detail royal falconry from the reign of William I to the death of Edward I in 1307. The author concludes with an overview of the place and importance of falconry in medieval life. Zusammenfassung Perhaps the equivalent of polo-playing today! the sport of falconry was the preserve of the wealthy and royalty! regarded as both a suitable and enjoyable leisure activity! and as a source of status and prestige.

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