Deeds of Arms

Deeds of Arms
Title Deeds of Arms PDF eBook
Author Steven Muhlberger
Publisher Highland Village, TX : Chivalry Bookshelf
Pages 0
Release 2005
Genre France
ISBN 9781891448447

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During the 14th century, men of arms--knights and soldiers--exercised themselves in various forms of competitions to both refine their skills and as a matter of national honor. Steven Muhlberger details these contests, analyzing how their renown was of great politial importance. Drawn from an extensive study of all remaining sources from the 14th century, Dr. Muhlberger brings his considerable scholarly expertise together with a knack for accessible writing to produce what will become the definitive work on the subject.

Book of Deeds of Arms and of Chivalry

Book of Deeds of Arms and of Chivalry
Title Book of Deeds of Arms and of Chivalry PDF eBook
Author Charity Cannon Willard
Publisher Penn State Press
Pages 234
Release 2010-11-01
Genre History
ISBN 9780271043050

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It is unexpected in any era to find a woman writing a book on the art of warfare, but in the fifteenth century it was unbelievable. Not surprisingly, therefore, Christine de Pizan's The Book of Deeds of Arms and of Chivalry, written around 1410, has often been regarded with disdain. Many have assumed that Christine was simply copying or pilfering earlier military manuals. But, as Sumner Willard and Charity Cannon Willard show in this faithful English translation, The Book of Deeds of Arms and of Chivalry contains much that is original to Christine. As a military manual it tells us a great deal about the strategy, tactics, and technology of medieval warfare and is one of our most important sources for early gunpowder weapon technology. It also includes a fascinating discussion of Just War. Since the end of the fifteenth century, The Book of Deeds of Arms and of Chivalry has been available primarily through Antoine Vérard's imprint of 1488 or William Caxton's 1489 translation, The Book of the Order of Chivalry. Vérard even suggested that the work was his own translation of the Roman writer Vegetius, making no mention of Christine 's name. Caxton attributed the work to Christine, but it is impossible to identify the manuscript he used for his translation. Moreoever, both translations are inaccurate. The Willards correct these inaccuracies in a clear and easy-to-read translation, which they supplement with notes and an introduction that will greatly benefit students, scholars, and enthusiasts alike. Publication of this work should change our perception both of medieval warfare and of Christine de Pizan.

A Book of Golden Deeds

A Book of Golden Deeds
Title A Book of Golden Deeds PDF eBook
Author Charlotte Mary Yonge
Publisher ReadHowYouWant.com
Pages 276
Release 1927
Genre Europe
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Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night

Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night
Title Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night PDF eBook
Author Kresley Cole
Publisher Simon and Schuster
Pages 400
Release 2015-09-29
Genre Fiction
ISBN 1501120638

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Grieving over the loss of his love, werewolf Bowen MacRieve enjoys a passionate encounter with his enemy, the witch Mariketa the Awaited, but when sinister forces threaten her life, Bowen must use all his skills to keep her alive.

Words and Deeds

Words and Deeds
Title Words and Deeds PDF eBook
Author Charles Causey
Publisher NavPress
Pages 224
Release 2018-05-15
Genre Religion
ISBN 1631468065

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We know intuitively, deep in our bones, that the best life is a life where our words and our deeds count for something greater than ourselves. Our hearts quicken when we hear a rousing call to action, when we see someone taking a hill that must be taken. We know that doing and saying nothing is beneath us—that our words and deeds can be the best things about us. Words and Deeds is an integrity-pulse check packed with inspiring war stories. It offers a way of gauging the strength of our integrity and a path toward growing in courage. There is a unique diagnostic assessment for men to take and see how they are utilizing both words and deeds as instruments of their character. As you learn to align your words and deeds, you will be inspired and empowered to get off the couch and live a life of significance. Special features: 40-question diagnostic assessment tool (in the book and online) for measuring and growing in integrity 6-week small group Bible study

A Knight's Own Book of Chivalry

A Knight's Own Book of Chivalry
Title A Knight's Own Book of Chivalry PDF eBook
Author Geoffroi de Charny
Publisher University of Pennsylvania Press
Pages 124
Release 2013-03-01
Genre History
ISBN 0812208684

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On the great influence of a valiant lord: "The companions, who see that good warriors are honored by the great lords for their prowess, become more determined to attain this level of prowess." On the lady who sees her knight honored: "All of this makes the noble lady rejoice greatly within herself at the fact that she has set her mind and heart on loving and helping to make such a good knight or good man-at-arms." On the worthiest amusements: "The best pastime of all is to be often in good company, far from unworthy men and from unworthy activities from which no good can come." Enter the real world of knights and their code of ethics and behavior. Read how an aspiring knight of the fourteenth century would conduct himself and learn what he would have needed to know when traveling, fighting, appearing in court, and engaging fellow knights. Composed at the height of the Hundred Years War by Geoffroi de Charny, one of the most respected knights of his age, A Knight's Own Book of Chivalry was designed as a guide for members of the Company of the Star, an order created by Jean II of France in 1352 to rival the English Order of the Garter. This is the most authentic and complete manual on the day-to-day life of the knight that has survived the centuries, and this edition contains a specially commissioned introduction from historian Richard W. Kaeuper that gives the history of both the book and its author, who, among his other achievements, was the original owner of the Shroud of Turin.

Royal Jousts at the End of the Fourteenth Century

Royal Jousts at the End of the Fourteenth Century
Title Royal Jousts at the End of the Fourteenth Century PDF eBook
Author Steven Muhlberger
Publisher Deeds of Arms Series
Pages 0
Release 2012
Genre France
ISBN 9781937439019

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"Translations in Chapters 3 and 5 courtesy Will McLean, used with permission"--Title page verso.