Knight (DK Eyewitness) - Softcover

DK

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0241187621 ISBN 13: 9780241187623

Verlag: DK Children, 2015

Inhaltsangabe

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 armour and gauntlets. You will also enter a gallery of swords and other weapons that were an important part of a knight's armoury.

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 colourful, with new infographics, statistics, facts and timelines, plus a giant fold-out wall chart full of facts, perfect for bedrooms or classrooms.

Great for projects or just for fun, learn everything you need to know about knights with DK Eyewitness.

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How did you become a Knight? When would you be sent on crusades? What are caltrops and how were they used? Find out in Eyewitness Knight and discover what is was like to be a Knight. From learning the trade to deadly fighting on the battlefield, you'll see every piece of armour a Knight had to wear and why chivalry was so imortant.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: DK Children
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2015
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0241187621
• ISBN 13: 9780241187623
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Auflage: 1
• Anzahl der Seiten: 72
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: DK; https://www.dk.com/us/; ; The Lego Group; Billund; Billund ; Dk7190; Dänemark