Enter the world of chivalrous horseback warriors and learn what it
takes to become a knight.
Eyewitness Knight follows the journey of a knight in making, from
being a page or a squire at an early age undergoing rigorous training
before making it to the ceremony of dubbing. With this book, you can
learn what knights wore into battle, from heavy mail to plate armor and
gauntlets. You will also enter a gallery of swords and other weapons
that were an important part of a knight's armory.
Ride along with these warriors on their horses that were used not only
for wars but also while hunting and jousting. Explore the mighty castles
and know how they were protected from the enemy during a siege. Meet
manor lord and ladies and learn about the knightly code of conduct and
the idea of chivalry.
Eyewitness reference books are now more interactive and colorful, with
new infographics, statistics, facts, and timelines.
Great for projects or just for fun, learn everything you need to know
about knights with DK Eyewitness.