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The medieval knight has a distinctive silhouette, despite the numerous legends which blur historical reality. At the turning point between the 12th and 13th centuries, while the feudal order was slowly disappearing in favor of the overwhelming royal will, some men stood apart from their contemporaries by their ability to fight on horses. They held the power and were considered little by little as the ruling class; they were the lords of the land. Thibaut des Puys de Morsaing, a young and poor bachelor, is about to achieve great success and become a rich land owner. Following his father's steps, who died during the Crusades, and his godfather's, Tristan de Maumesnil, he grasps the opportunities offered to him. The many events in the life of this imaginary character are used as a pretext to stage France's medieval society, from king Philippe Auguste to Saint Louis.
Each page has wonderful photos or perfect 3D renders to demonstrate the life of a knight.
Hardcover: 116 full colour pages
Posted by Charles Gadda on 9th Nov 2010
A key feature of this work is that it focuses on a specific fictional individual and those around him, and follows him throughout his life from a toddler up to his death. Further, all facets of the character's life are covered, so for re-enactors of this specific time period (late 12th to early 13th century) this is an absolutely indispensible reference.
The photography is excellent, with reconstructed villages and restored mediaeval buildings used throughout, and the narrative quite good. I really cannot find anything negative to say about it, and am very glad I picked it up.
It is a sincere hope that the author's attempt this treatment for other time periods, as well, whether later Middle Ages, Renaissance, Viking Age, or even Celtic Iron Age.
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