Those Who Fought: An Anthology of Medieval Sources

by Peter Speed

Peter Speed's volume series of medieval sources in English translation includes a wide variety of readings from Britain and the Continent is richly illustrated and provides an ideal introduction to classic sources and new trends in medieval studies for the student and the general reader alike. Chapter topics the "three orders"; the first and second feudal ages; the king; the royal court; feudalism in Spain; Richard II of England, 1377-1399; chivalry; jousting, hunting and the duel; relations between the sexes; the household; knights and archers; sieges; Henry V in France, 1415-1422; the new warfare; the victims of war; and the peacemakers. 164 readings include chronicles, histories, documents, treatises, household and manorial accounts, letters, poetry, romances. Preface, introduction, bibliography, and index. 63 illustrations, 5 maps, 5 plans.

256 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1996

Reviews

[Ned Leffingwell · Rating 2 out of 5]

I read this for a class on the Middle Ages. It is mainly primary sources from the era. Some are more interesting that others. Reading about the battles was more interesting that reading about how many loaves of bread were baked at the manor house. If you are doing research into this time period, this would be a good book to read. If you are looking for something exciting to read try Lord of the Rings.