English Medieval Knight 1200–1300

Osprey Warrior #48

by Christopher Gravett, Graham Turner (Illustrator)

The 13th century was a time of change for knights in England. They were faced with rising costs and increasing demands on their time for local government because of their very status in society, until knighthood itself was sometimes avoided. This period saw as well the development of the tournament from the wild team events of the early years of the century to the single jousts with blunt lance. Campaign life in the 13th century also embraced several theatres of war including the baronial revolt against King John, the Barons' Wars of Simon de Montfort, and the Welsh and Scottish wars of Edward I. This title also covers the use and development of arms, armour, costume and other equipment.

Genres: History, Medieval, Military History, Medieval History, Nonfiction, Reference, British Literature

64 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2002

About the author

Chris Gravett is a former Senior Curator at the Royal Armouries, Tower of London, and a recognized authority on the arms, armour, and warfare of the medieval world. He has worked as an advisor for numerous TV and film productions, and has written many books. He currently works as a curator at Woburn Abbey, Bedfordshire.

Reviews

[Adam McPhee · Rating 3 out of 5]

There was a time in my life when I would look at these types of medieval military history books and think to myself that all I needed to be happy was a hauberk and an arming sword. Now I realize that life isn't so simple. I would also need a destrier, a sweet spear (maybe an angon?), a bitchin' great helm and a castle to operate out of at a minimum.