A knight's own book of chivalry [[electronic resource] ] : Geoffroi De Charny / / introduction by Richard W. Kaeuper ; translation by Elspeth Kennedy
| A knight's own book of chivalry [[electronic resource] ] : Geoffroi De Charny / / introduction by Richard W. Kaeuper ; translation by Elspeth Kennedy |
| Autore | Charny Geoffroi de -1356 |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Philadelphia, : University of Pennsylvania Press, 2005 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (128 p.) |
| Disciplina | 394/.7/0940902 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
KaeuperRichard W
KennedyElspeth |
| Collana | The Middle Ages series |
| Soggetto topico |
Chivalry
Knights and knighthood Courtly love |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN | 0-8122-0868-4 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Front matter -- Contents -- Historical Introduction to the Text / Kaeuper, Richard W. -- The Book of Chivalry -- 1-2. Introduction -- 3. The Scale of Prowess and Types of Men-at-Arms -- 4. Deeds of Arms at Tournaments -- 5. Deeds of Arms in Local Wars -- 6. Deeds of Arms in Local Wars -- 7-8. Deeds of Arms in War Are the Most Honorable -- 9. Men-at-Arms Who Undertake Distant Journeys and Pilgrimages -- 10. Deeds Performed Outside One's Locality for Pay or Other Rewards -- 11. Deeds Undertaken for Rewards -- 12. Deeds Undertaken for Love of a Lady -- 13. Men Who Spend Recklessly to Perform Deeds of Arms -- 14. Sacrifices Made by Men-at Arms Whose Deeds Remain Unknown -- 15. Those Who Are Brave But Too Eager for Plunder -- 16. How the Highest Standard in Deeds of Arms Is Achieved -- 17. How to Study the Art of War -- 18. The Great Influence of a Valiant Lord -- 19. The Heavy Responsibilities of Men of Rank and Prowess -- 20. The Lady Who Sees Her Knight Honored -- 21. A Good Man-at-Arms Should Not Pamper His Body -- 22. Good Men-at-Arms Have No Fear of Discomfort -- 23. Advice on Conduct Toward Friends and Enemies -- 24. The Role of Fortune -- 25. The True Function for Which Rulers Were Created -- 26. The Good Rulers Contrasted with the Unworthy -- 27. The Scale of Qualities in a Man of Worth: Simplicity of Heart -- 28. Those Who Present Themselves Outwardly as. Generous and Devout -- 29. Those Who Act Loyally and Serve God -- 30. Those Who Are Too Ingenious and Over Subtle -- 31. Those Who Are Truly Wise -- 32. Those Who Have Courage and Skill But Are Thoughtless -- 33. Those Who Perform Great Deeds But Do Not Lead or Advise -- 34. The True Men of Worth, Brave and of Good Counsel -- 35. The Men-at-Arms of Supreme Worth -- 36. The Knighting Ceremony -- 37. The Order of Marriage -- 38. The Monastic Orders -- 39. The Order of Priesthood -- 40. The Rigors of the Order of Knighthood -- 41. Those Unworthy To Be Men-at-Arms -- 42. The Orders of Priesthood and Knighthood Compared -- 43. What Young Ladies Should Wear -- 44. A Good Man-at-Arms Can Be Pleasing to God -- Notes to the Translation -- Suggestions for Further Reading -- Acknowledgments |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910462922003321 |
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| Philadelphia, : University of Pennsylvania Press, 2005 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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A knight's own book of chivalry : Geoffroi De Charny / / introduction by Richard W. Kaeuper ; translation by Elspeth Kennedy
| A knight's own book of chivalry : Geoffroi De Charny / / introduction by Richard W. Kaeuper ; translation by Elspeth Kennedy |
| Autore | Charny Geoffroi de -1356 |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Philadelphia : , : University of Pennsylvania Press, , 2005 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (vi, 116 pages) : illustrations |
| Disciplina | 394/.7/0940902 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
KaeuperRichard W
KennedyElspeth |
| Collana | The Middle Ages series |
| Soggetto topico |
Chivalry
Knights and knighthood Courtly love |
| Soggetto non controllato |
History
Medieval and Renaissance Studies |
| ISBN | 0-8122-0868-4 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Front matter -- Contents -- Historical Introduction to the Text / Kaeuper, Richard W. -- The Book of Chivalry -- 1-2. Introduction -- 3. The Scale of Prowess and Types of Men-at-Arms -- 4. Deeds of Arms at Tournaments -- 5. Deeds of Arms in Local Wars -- 6. Deeds of Arms in Local Wars -- 7-8. Deeds of Arms in War Are the Most Honorable -- 9. Men-at-Arms Who Undertake Distant Journeys and Pilgrimages -- 10. Deeds Performed Outside One's Locality for Pay or Other Rewards -- 11. Deeds Undertaken for Rewards -- 12. Deeds Undertaken for Love of a Lady -- 13. Men Who Spend Recklessly to Perform Deeds of Arms -- 14. Sacrifices Made by Men-at Arms Whose Deeds Remain Unknown -- 15. Those Who Are Brave But Too Eager for Plunder -- 16. How the Highest Standard in Deeds of Arms Is Achieved -- 17. How to Study the Art of War -- 18. The Great Influence of a Valiant Lord -- 19. The Heavy Responsibilities of Men of Rank and Prowess -- 20. The Lady Who Sees Her Knight Honored -- 21. A Good Man-at-Arms Should Not Pamper His Body -- 22. Good Men-at-Arms Have No Fear of Discomfort -- 23. Advice on Conduct Toward Friends and Enemies -- 24. The Role of Fortune -- 25. The True Function for Which Rulers Were Created -- 26. The Good Rulers Contrasted with the Unworthy -- 27. The Scale of Qualities in a Man of Worth: Simplicity of Heart -- 28. Those Who Present Themselves Outwardly as. Generous and Devout -- 29. Those Who Act Loyally and Serve God -- 30. Those Who Are Too Ingenious and Over Subtle -- 31. Those Who Are Truly Wise -- 32. Those Who Have Courage and Skill But Are Thoughtless -- 33. Those Who Perform Great Deeds But Do Not Lead or Advise -- 34. The True Men of Worth, Brave and of Good Counsel -- 35. The Men-at-Arms of Supreme Worth -- 36. The Knighting Ceremony -- 37. The Order of Marriage -- 38. The Monastic Orders -- 39. The Order of Priesthood -- 40. The Rigors of the Order of Knighthood -- 41. Those Unworthy To Be Men-at-Arms -- 42. The Orders of Priesthood and Knighthood Compared -- 43. What Young Ladies Should Wear -- 44. A Good Man-at-Arms Can Be Pleasing to God -- Notes to the Translation -- Suggestions for Further Reading -- Acknowledgments |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910787541703321 |
Charny Geoffroi de -1356
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| Philadelphia : , : University of Pennsylvania Press, , 2005 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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