Knights (Fact or Fiction) - Softcover

Ross, Stewart

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0606092528 ISBN 13: 9780606092524

Publisher: Demco Media, 1996

Synopsis

Examines the worlds of mounted warriors, from the first horsemen, through the knights of medieval Europe, to the U.S. Cavalry and modern equivalents

About this title

From School Library Journal:

Grade 3-6?Ross describes the presence and roles of the knight throughout history. The roughly chronological presentation discusses ancient chariot riders, Hannibal and the Roman cavalry, Charlemagne, King Arthur, Samurai warriors, and Mongols, and stretches the "mystic of the mounted warrior" into this century to include World War I pilots ("Knights of the Skies") and Canadian Mounties ("Police Knights"). In addition, short chapters on chivalry, arms/armor, castles, and feudalism are included, as well as short profiles on famous and legendary knights (e.g., St. George and Sir Gawain). The book is profusely illustrated with full-color photos, reproductions, drawings, and movie stills. Although this title is by no means outstanding or comprehensive enough for even rudimentary reports, it will hold broad appeal for recreational readers. Geoff Dann and Chris Gravett's Knight (Knopf, 1993) is a better choice for research.?Ann M. Burlingame, North Regional Library, Raleigh, NC
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist:

[SERIES LAST REVIEWED IN BKL Je 1 & 15, under Ross, Stewart. Gr. 5^-7.]

About this edition

• Publisher: Demco Media
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0606092528
• ISBN 13: 9780606092524
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 48