The Tournament: Its Periods And Phases

The Tournament: Its Periods And Phases by R. Coltman Clephan is a comprehensive book that delves into the history and evolution of tournaments throughout the ages. The author takes the reader on a journey through time, exploring the different periods and phases of tournaments, from their origins in the Middle Ages to their decline in the 17th century.The book covers a wide range of topics, including the different types of tournaments, the rules and regulations that governed them, the equipment used, and the role of knights and other participants. Clephan also examines the social and cultural significance of tournaments, and how they reflected the values and ideals of the societies in which they were held.Throughout the book, Clephan draws on a wealth of primary sources, including historical accounts, chronicles, and manuscripts, to provide a detailed and authoritative account of the tournament. He also includes numerous illustrations and photographs, which bring the tournaments to life and provide a visual representation of the events he describes.Overall, The Tournament: Its Periods And Phases is an engaging and informative book that will appeal to anyone with an interest in medieval history, chivalry, and the culture of the Middle Ages.Jousting, Body Armor, Tilt, And Tournament.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.