Fresh insights into the development of the tournament as an opportunity for social display.

"First published hardback 1989"--T.p. verso.

A history of the war experience of 13th and 14th century England. With anecdotes and illustrations, it explores how English medieval armies fought, how men were

DIVA superb history of English and European tournaments. Topics include Arthurian and other round tables, body armor, chain mail, plate armor, royal jousts, the

Waugh examines the strains on English life in the remarkable era of Edward III.