Description Chivalry lay at the heart of elite society in the Middle Ages, but it is a nebulous concept which defies an easy definition.
More than just a code of ethical behaviour, it shaped literary tastes, art and manners, as well as social hierarchies, political events and religious practices; its impact is everywhere.
This work aims to provide an accessible and holistic survey of the subject.
Its chapters, by leading experts in the field, cover a wide range of areas: the .
Boydell Press A companion to chivalry, hardcover/robert w. jones
