Vassals, Knights, and the Code of Chivalry

Vassals, Knights, and the Code of Chivalry explores the rise of the medieval knight and the complex society that surrounded him. From the rituals of homage and fealty to the granting of fiefs, military service, childhood training, armor, horses, tournaments, and the brutal reality of battle, this book reveals how knighthood developed from a practical warrior profession into one of the most powerfu...