9781332712281 - Notes and Queries, Vol. 8: A Medium of Inter-Communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, Etc;; July-December, 1853 (Classic Reprint) de Auth... (3 resultados)

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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book positions the medieval tournament within its social and religious background, discussing the evolving function and significance of martial competitions throughout the Middle Ages and across regions. The author traces the tournament's role in the lives of the nobility and the rise of chivalry, delving into the elaborate rituals, complex codes of conduct, and evolving combat practices that shaped this distinctive feature of medieval society. This study offers new insights into the cultural and ideological impact of tournaments, highlighting their influence on warfare, courtly culture, and the formation of social identities during this period. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.