The Official Knight's Handbook

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A guide for the novice knight that covers everything from sieges to swordplay, feasts to fights and crusades to courtly love. It brings the period of medieval knights vividly to life.

ISBN: 9781409567752

Author	Usborne
PublisherName	Usborne Publishing Ltd
Pub Date	01/02/2014
Binding	Paperback
Pages	128

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The ultimate guide for the novice knight, covering everything from sieges to swordplay, feasts to fights and The Crusades to courtly love. Written in a lively, humorous and engaging style and packed with informative historical detail, this is a fun way for children to understand medieval history. With cartoon illustrations, quizzes and handy checklists to bring the period of medieval knights vividly to life. Includes internet links to websites with quizzes, video clips and online activities via the Usborne Quicklinks website.

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