Chivalry and Knighthood in Scotland, 1424-1513

by Katie Stevenson

Studies the manifestation of the chivalric ideal in medieval Scotland, casting much light on a hitherto unexplored area.

For decades, the study of Scotland in the fifteenth century has focused on the complex relationships between crown and magnates. However, the importance of the chivalric ideal to the Scottish knightly class, and the use of chivalry as a political tool by the Stewart kings, has been overlooked by scholars. This book aims to...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1843831929
• ISBN13: 9781843831921
• Release Date: February 2006
• Publisher: Boydell Press
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 1.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.2" x 9.5"