--- product_id: 15509754 title: "The Knight in History (Medieval Life)" price: "€ 27.70" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/15509754-the-knight-in-history-medieval-life store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # The Knight in History (Medieval Life) **Price:** € 27.70 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Knight in History (Medieval Life) - **How much does it cost?** € 27.70 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/15509754-the-knight-in-history-medieval-life) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: The Knight in History (Medieval Life): 9780060914134: Gies, Frances: Books Review: In-depth reading - Very interesting book. Quite informative Review: A great resource on the history of the knight - Frances does a marvelous job of describing the role of the knight during different time periods in Europe. They weren't all good men of the Round Table type. It was very interesting to see how the knight changed through history. Three knights are studied in detail: William Marshal, Bertrand du Guesclin, and Sir John Fostolf. A great resource if you are writing about knights in your story. This review is based off the 1987 version published by Perennial Library. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #323,498 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #139 in European Art History #363 in Violence in Society (Books) #484 in European Literary History & Criticism | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (121) | | Dimensions | 5.5 x 0.68 x 8.25 inches | | ISBN-10 | 0060914130 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0060914134 | | Item Weight | 11.2 ounces | | Language | English | | Part of series | Medieval Life | | Print length | 272 pages | | Publication date | May 20, 1987 | | Publisher | Harper Perennial | ## Images ![The Knight in History (Medieval Life) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71f4UN9dP0L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ In-depth reading *by K***Y on November 11, 2025* Very interesting book. Quite informative ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great resource on the history of the knight *by R***R on April 29, 2025* Frances does a marvelous job of describing the role of the knight during different time periods in Europe. They weren't all good men of the Round Table type. It was very interesting to see how the knight changed through history. Three knights are studied in detail: William Marshal, Bertrand du Guesclin, and Sir John Fostolf. A great resource if you are writing about knights in your story. This review is based off the 1987 version published by Perennial Library. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Highly readable, thoroughly researched *by W***L on August 1, 2004* It would be pretty hard to find a better concise history of European knighthood than this book by Frances Gies. Her research is very thorough and she understands the Medieval world well. At the same time, she brings her subjects alive and never lets her erudition intrude to interrupt the flow of the story. In little more than 200 pages of well-written text she traces the whole arc of the knight's history, from Charlemagne to the end of the Hundred Years War -- and beyond into the long twilight of knighthood down to the Victorian era. After tracing the origins of knighthood she gives a vivid description of the First Crusade. Then she turns to the troubadours and the development of the literature of knighthood, as well as its impact on the knights themselves. Next she takes up the career of a very notable knight of the second half of the 12th century, William Marshal in an account filled with details that reveal his character and that of knighthood in his time. The story of the remaining Crusades is organized around an account of the crusading orders, particularly the Knights Templar. Next comes a vivid mini-bio of one of the most remarkable characters of history, the mid-14th century French knight and commander Bertrand Du Guesclin. Then the story of Sir John Fastolf, a major English commander of the 15th century (only very tenuously related to Shakespeare's Falstaff) nicely illustrates the transition between the world of knightly warfare and that of armies on the modern pattern. A final chapter traces the lingering influence of knighthood in early modern Europe. There are many well-chosen black-and-white illustrations, extensive source notes, and a good bibliography. The book addresses the knight's armor and fighting techniques, but only briefly. Combats and battles, too, are treated largely in schematic fashion. The focus is on the knight's character, his views of himself and his world, and his place in his society. There is also a clear summary of the overall development of the patterns of Medieval warfare. Although there is some mention of knighthood elsewhere, the book concentrates very strongly on England and France; treatments of Southern and Central Europe of comparable quality would be very welcome. Gies does not have an ideological slant or a theory to defend -- she neither "debunks" nor extolls. Since the book's writing, two decades ago, further evidence has been discovered which naturally alters some details, but on the whole the book holds up very well. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/15509754-the-knight-in-history-medieval-life](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/15509754-the-knight-in-history-medieval-life) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-04-24*