Eastwood, Kay.

The life of a knight / written by Kay Eastwood. - New York : Crabtree Pub. Co., 2003. - 32 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm. - Medieval worlds series .

The Middle Ages -- Becoming a knight -- A knight's armor -- Weapons -- Heraldry -- Knights in battle -- The Crusades -- Military orders -- The Samurai -- Tournaments -- A time of chivalry -- Knights at home -- Famous warriors -- The end of an age.

Describes the duties and privileges of a medieval knight in warfare and in service to a lord, and explores aspects of daily life such as clothing, apprenticeship, heraldry, and obedience to the chivalric code.

ISBN: 0778713423 (RLB : alk. paper) 0778713741 (PB : alk. paper)

LCCN: 2003016187

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Knights and knighthood.
Middle Ages.
Civilization, Medieval.

LC Class. No.: CR4513 / .E25 2003

Dewey Class. No.: 940.1/088/355