Knights (True Stories and Legends)

Pipe, Jim

ISBN 10: 1596041978 ISBN 13: 9781596041974

Publisher: Stargazer Books, 2010

Synopsis

Briefly introduces medieval knights and other mounted and aristocratic warriors, and discusses the world in which they lived, the enemies they fought, the end of their effectiveness in battle, and knights as they appear in popular culture.

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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
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From Booklist

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

About this edition

• Publisher: Stargazer Books
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1596041978
• ISBN 13: 9781596041974
• Binding: Library Binding
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 48