{"product_id":"eyewitness-knight-explore-the-lives-of-medieval-mounted-warriors-from-the-battlefield-to-the-banqu-9781465435729","title":"DK Eyewitness Knight Book - Medieval Warriors History for Ages 9-12","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDK Eyewitness Knight: Interactive Medieval History Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eEnter the world of chivalrous horseback warriors and learn what it takes to become a knight.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEyewitness Knight\u003c\/i\u003e follows the journey of a knight in making, from being a page or a squire at an early age undergoing rigorous training before making it to the ceremony of dubbing. With this book, you can learn what knights wore into battle, from heavy mail to plate armor and gauntlets. You will also enter a gallery of swords and other weapons that were an important part of a knight's armory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRide along with these warriors on their horses that were used not only for wars but also while hunting and jousting. Explore the mighty castles and know how they were protected from the enemy during a siege. Meet manor lord and ladies and learn about the knightly code of conduct and the idea of chivalry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInteractive Visual Learning Experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEyewitness reference books are now more interactive and colorful, with new infographics, statistics, facts, and timelines. This updated edition transforms complex medieval history into digestible visual content that engages young readers and supports educational projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eComprehensive Coverage of Knight Life\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis educational resource covers the complete knight experience: training progression from page to squire to dubbed knight, detailed examination of battle armor including mail and plate construction, weaponry galleries featuring swords and medieval armaments, castle architecture and siege defense tactics, horses used for warfare, hunting, and jousting tournaments, and the code of chivalry that governed knightly conduct.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eExpert Author and Authoritative Content\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGreat for projects or just for fun, learn everything you need to know about knights with DK Eyewitness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eChristopher Gravett\u003c\/b\u003e is a recognized expert on weapons, armor, and military affairs in medieval Europe, and works as assistant curator of armor at the Tower Armouries in the UK. He has written several books about warfare in the medieval world, including \u003ci\u003eDK Eyewitness Guides: Knight\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe History of Castles: Fortifications Around the World.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680954355986,"sku":"9781465435729","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_efde6e8a-18b3-4770-94a7-74539defbd81.jpg?v=1733946415","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/eyewitness-knight-explore-the-lives-of-medieval-mounted-warriors-from-the-battlefield-to-the-banqu-9781465435729","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}