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

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

Based on close reading of original sources, Fallows (Spanish, U. of Georgia) offers a detailed reconstruction of the history and practice of jousting, detailing

How was statecraft performed five centuries ago? Louise Fradenburg explores the evolution of arts of rule in Scotland under the reigns of James III and James IV

Like all warrior classes throughout history medieval knights engaged in military games, partly in preparation for war and partly for pure sport. From their ofte