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"The History of Chivalry" from George Payne Rainsford James. English novelist and historical writer (1799-1860).

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The History of Chivalry is a comprehensive and detailed exploration of the origins and evolution of the concept of chivalry, written by George Payne Rainsford James. The book traces the development of chivalry from its roots in the feudal system of medieval Europe, through the... Read Full Overview

Reproduction of the original: The History of Chivalry by George Payne Rainsford James

Reproduction of the original: The History of Chivalry by George Payne Rainsford James

Today, the term "chivalry" has come to refer to small acts of kindness typically performed by a man toward a woman. But in the medieval period, chivalry was a complex code of behavior that governed virtually every aspect of life. In this comprehensive volume, historical writer... Read Full Overview

The History of Chivalry by George Payne Rainsford James is a comprehensive account of the development of chivalry from its origins in the Middle Ages to its decline in the modern era. The book covers the various aspects of chivalry, including its social, military, and religious... Read Full Overview

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections
such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact,
or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe... Read Full Overview

The History of Chivalry by George Payne Rainsford James is a comprehensive account of the origins, development, and decline of chivalry in medieval Europe. The book provides a detailed analysis of the social, political, and cultural factors that shaped the chivalric code of conduct... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview