Knight

Author DK
Ebook
On sale Dec 10, 2024 | 72 Pages | 9780593964781

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Enter the world of a medieval horseback warrior and learn what it takes to become a knight.

Eyewitness Knight follows the journey of a knight in the making, from being a page or a squire at an early age undergoing rigorous training before making it to the ceremony of dubbing.

Learn what knights wore into battle and enter a gallery of swords and other weapons that were an important part of a knight's armory. Ride along with these warriors on their horses that were used not only for wars but also while hunting and jousting. Explore the mighty castles and know how they were protected from the enemy during a siege. Meet manor lords and ladies and learn about the knightly code of conduct and the idea of chivalry.

Great for projects or just for fun, learn everything you need to know about knights with DK Eyewitness.
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Enter the world of a medieval horseback warrior and learn what it takes to become a knight.

Eyewitness Knight follows the journey of a knight in the making, from being a page or a squire at an early age undergoing rigorous training before making it to the ceremony of dubbing.

Learn what knights wore into battle and enter a gallery of swords and other weapons that were an important part of a knight's armory. Ride along with these warriors on their horses that were used not only for wars but also while hunting and jousting. Explore the mighty castles and know how they were protected from the enemy during a siege. Meet manor lords and ladies and learn about the knightly code of conduct and the idea of chivalry.

Great for projects or just for fun, learn everything you need to know about knights with DK Eyewitness.

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We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
 
From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

https://www.dk.com/ View titles by DK

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