Jousts, Tournaments, and War Training

by Margaux Baum, Andrea Hopkins, Ph.D. Hopkins, Andrea

Throughout Europe, medieval forces were either engaged in conflict or preparing for it through training. Arising from the need to keep the skills of warriors sharp and battle-ready, medieval jousting for knights on horseback became a widespread pastime. This book details how the culture of medieval tournaments arose around jousting and other games of combat, including both for the mounted cavalry (knights) and foot soldiers (in events such as melees)...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1499464746
• ISBN13: 9781499464740
• Release Date: December 2016
• Publisher: Rosen Central
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.6" x 9.2"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7