Originally published in 1940. Chivalry denotes the ideals and practices considered suitable for a noble. The word itself is reminiscent of the aristocratic society of medieval France dominated by mounted warriors. As early as the eleventh century, several different views of chivalric standards and behavior had appeared. During the next four hundred years, these conceptions of the ideal nobleman were developed by and for the feudal ruling class. French Chivalry studies chivalry from the perspectives of both social history and the history of ideas. The first chapter provides readers unfamiliar with medieval history the background required for understanding the chapters on chivalry.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
ISBN-10
0801805139
ISBN-13
9780801805134
eBay Product ID (ePID)
125343174
Product Key Features
Author
Sidney Painter
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Europe / France, Europe / General, Europe / Medieval
Publication Year
1940
Type
Textbook
Genre
History
Number of Pages
188 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9in
Item Width
6in
Item Weight
14 Oz
Additional Product Features
Grade from
College Graduate Student
Publication Name
French Chivalry : Chivalric Ideas and Practices in Medieval France
Table of Content
Chapter 1. The Nobles of France Chapter 2. Feudal Chivalry Chapter 3. Religious Chivalry Chapter 4. Courtly Love Chapter 5. Criticisms and Compromises Index