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The Life of a Knight, 1171-1252: From Philippe Augustus to Saint-Louis Yann Kervran (Author)
http://www.amazon.com/The-Life-Knight-1171-1252-Saint-Louis/dp/2352500672/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1369792262&sr=8-1&keywords=The+Life+of+a+Knight%2C+1171-1252%3A+From+Philippe+Augustus+to+Saint-Louis
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Publication Date: July 2008
The medieval knight has a distinctive silhouette, despite the numerous legends which blur historical reality. At the turning point between the 12th and 13th centuries, while the feudal order was slowly disappearing in favor of the overwhelming royal will, some men stood apart from their contemporaries by their ability to fight on horses. They held the power and were considered little by little as the ruling class; they were the lords of the land. Thibaut des Puys de Morsaing, a young and poor bachelor, is about to achieve great success and become a rich land owner. Following his father's steps, who died during the Crusades, and his godfather's, Tristan de Maumesnil, he grasps the opportunities offered to him. The many events in the life of this imaginary character are used as a pretext to stage France's medieval society, from king Philippe Auguste to Saint Louis.
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Hardcover: 116 pages
Publisher: Histoire and Collections (July 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 2352500672

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Was this good?  Says only 2 in stock but more on the way.  Added to the wish list.
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i dont have it, a friend told me about it

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I have that book. It is a Medieval life told in pictures. A great resource for period clothing. It has good depictions of armor and shows Medieval daily life well. I recommend the book for anyone that wants a pictorial resource of the time period.
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I have that book. It is a Medieval life told in pictures. A great resource for period clothing. It has good depictions of armor and shows Medieval daily life well. I recommend the book for anyone that wants a pictorial resource of the time period.

Are you thinking of 1381: The Peel Affinity by La Belle Compagnie or The Medieval Soldier, 15th Century Life Recreated in Colour Photographs by Embleton & Howe?
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Are you thinking of 1381: The Peel Affinity by La Belle Compagnie or The Medieval Soldier, 15th Century Life Recreated in Colour Photographs by Embleton & Howe?

I have not had a chance to read those books, Sir Rodney. So, I am unable to compare them with the book I have.
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Are you thinking of 1381: The Peel Affinity by La Belle Compagnie or The Medieval Soldier, 15th Century Life Recreated in Colour Photographs by Embleton & Howe?

I have not had a chance to read those books, Sir Rodney. So, I am unable to compare them with the book I have.

A) That confirms that The Life of a Knight, 1171-1252: From Philippe Augustus to Saint-Louis goes onto my "want it" list.

B) I highly recommend you get your hands on the two titles I mentioned.  You won't put them down!   :)
"Oh, what sad times are these when passing ruffians can say Ni at will to old ladies. There is a pestilence upon this land, nothing is sacred. Even those who arrange and design shrubberies are under considerable economic stress in this period in history." - Roger the Shrubber