Product description
Step inside a medieval castle on the eve of a grand jousting tournament when the arrival of a mysterious knight sets tensions rising. In this story you'll discover how knights are trained, how they dress for battle, watch jousting and sample foods sold to excited crowds. - Written with expert advice from Dr. Abigail Wheatley, PhD in Medieval Studies and Dr. Jeremy Ashbee, FSA - Head Curator of Properties at English Heritage, who specialises in the history and architecture of medieval palaces and castles. - Includes links to websites to discover more. - Filled with exciting facts about life in a medieval castle. Chapters in this book include:- Out hawking- The castle- Banquet time- Poison prevention- A surprise guest- Prayers before bed- Tournament day- The knights' parade- A spotters guide to arms- The jousting begins- Common injuries and their cures- Through the tournament ground- How to dress your knight- Edmund's joust- The duel- A poor knight- Castles of the world- So, which cures worked?
Specifications
| Product ID / ISBN / EAN | 9781836046363 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Usborne Publishing Ltd |
| Format | Hardback |
| Condition | New |
| Language | English |
| Publication Date | 7 May 2026 |
| Number of Pages | 64 |
| Width | 25.9 cm |
| Height | 19.4 cm |
| Depth | 1.2 cm |