KNIGHTS AT JOUSTS AND TOURNAMENTS V2: During XV & XVI Century

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Second volume of two.

This two-book set covers knights' participation in jousts and tournaments during the golden years between 1400 and 1500, where they fought for honor, glory, wealth, and the most coveted prize of them all -- the favor of the ladies. Rules, judging, and pageantry are all covered, from the earliest tournaments to the last years of competition, complemented with gorgeous full-color uniform plates and many black and white illustrations.

Includes 12 full-color pages, with many b/w illustrations. Italian text, but English captions to images. All color plates have full English translations.