The Age of Chivalry


The following resources will help you research background information on the Age of Chivalry.

 Print Resources

  The History of Chivalry and Armor (394.7 KOT)
"A visual and literary feast, Kottenkamp's highly respected work is an incomparable study of the origins, codes, practices, and weaponry of knighthood. The engravings — detailing an astounding array of pikes, crossbows, swords, daggers, siege towers, projecting engines, gilded armor, jousts, and more."

 

The Reign of Chivalry (394 B)
Richard Barber, author of Holy Grail: The History of a Legend and King Arthur: Hero and Legend, has written an engaging and intriguing book on one of the most original concepts of the medieval mind. 		 

 

  Knights at Tournament (394 GRA)
The image of the armored and surcoated knight on his caparisoned charger remains the epitome of the chivalric ideal. Christopher Gravett explores the history of the tournament from its chaotic beginnings to its more formal, 'civilized' incarnation, describing the various 'events' and equipment which came into use.


 Databases

World Book Encyclopedia
Offers a combined search feature of encyclopedias, research tools, biography center, magazines, websites and much more.

iCONN's Connecticut Digital Library
Provides access to a wide variety of databases including AP Photo Archive, InfoTrack, Newspapers, eBooks and more. Note: When accessing from home, select a database, then enter the barcode number on the back of your public library card.
Student Resource Center Gold - Offers more than 1,100 full-text periodicals and newspapers, primary sources, creative works, and multimedia, including hours of video and audio clips and pod casts


 Websites

Age of Chivalry (reproductions of arms, armor, clothing): http://www.ageofchivalry.com/main.sc

Bulfinch's Mythology - The Age of Chivalry (text): http://www.celtic-twilight.com/camelot/bulfinchs_ka/index.htm

Chivalry: http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03691a.htm

Chivalry During the Reign of King Edward III: http://www.shadowedrealm.com/articles/exclusive/chivalry_king_edward_iii_reign

History Orders of Chivalry (timeline): http://www.heraldica.org/topics/orders/ordhist.htm

King Arthur - A Man for the Ages - Explorations in the History and Legends of Arthur: www.geocities.com/CapitolHill/4186/Arthur/htmlpages/kingarthur.html

Knighthood and Chivalry: http://www.heraldica.org/topics/orders/knights.htm

Knighthood, Chivalry and Tournaments: http://www.chronique.com/

Use of Power and Influence by a Medieval Woman: http://www.r3.org/life/articles/women.html
 


If you do not find what you're looking for in the above resources, try the search tips listed below.

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  4. If you would like to search for something specific about Old English, try a combined keyword search by adding a comma followed by a space and your other search term. For instance; if I wanted to find out about the origins of Old English,  I would enter the following:

    "Old English", origins,

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