The Illustrated History of Knights and Chivalry

by Charles Phillips

This is the perfect reference book for all students of medieval the world of the knights is brought to life and placed in context with an expert, deeply-researched and accessible text and over 500 fine art images that richly illustrate the castles, quests, battles, literature, loves, tournaments, courts, honours and triumphs of these mounted nobleman warriors.

Genres: Nonfiction, History, Reference

256 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2008

About the author

There is more than one author by this name on Goodreads

Charles Phillips (b. 1962) is an established writer of popular history, a contributor to Cassell's Dictionary of Modern Britain as well as to the Chronicle of Britain and several illustrated stories.

He has a keen interest in the mythology and history of the great Maya and Aztec civilizations and was a key writer on Time Life's Myth and Mankind series.
Phillips is a graduate of Oxford University, and holds an MA from the University of Westminster.

See also:
Charles Phillips, 1787-1859
Charles Phillips, Goodreads author, Historical Fiction
Charles Phillips, b.1948, American history

Reviews

[Kristopher Godwin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good read. I recommend to anyone who likes knights.

[Hisuhn · Rating 2 out of 5]

2,5 stars

[Nathaniel Lainson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a great resource for understanding the medieval knight. Covering everything from earlier warrior cultures who influenced the knight to the practice of chivalry in the real world, it is an excellent book for a general overview.