(Reference #BK-104)
The Tudor Knight was the first line of defence employed by monarchs from Henry VIII to Elizabeth I and the last in a long tradition of knighthood dating back to the 11th century. Knighthood during the Tudor era saw reforms in recruitment, appearance and, most radically, in training and equipment. This book by Christopher Gravett details those changes, profiling the knight's appearance and dress, life on campaign and experience in battle in France, Scotland and Ireland. It also explores the concept of chivalry as sensationally enacted by Henry VIII and Francis I of France at the celebrated Field of Cloth of Gold in 1520.
The informative text is complemented by a wide selection of illustrations, including eight full colour plates by Graham Turner. These show the development of the knight's armour and equipment through the century, along with scenes such as the battles of the Spurs and the Accession Day Tilts.
Soft-back book, size 184mm x 248mm, 64 pages.
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