Craig Taylor examines French debates on the martial ideals of chivalry and knighthood during the Hundred Years War.

Craig Taylor's study examines the wide-ranging French debates on the martial ideals of chivalry and knighthood during the period of the Hundred Years War (1337�

Exciting and provocative... Overall, this courageous, well-written book provides us with a ground-breaking survey. It brings out a story of the Hundred Years Wa

Craig Taylor examines French debates on the martial ideals of chivalry and knighthood during the Hundred Years War.

On the great influence of a valiant lord: "The companions, who see that good warriors are honored by the great lords for their prowess, become more determined t