Medieval Jousts and Tournaments Color Bk

All the thrills, spectacle, and excitement of medieval tournaments come to life in 43 carefully researched and realistically rendered illustrations, among them the melee--a free-for-all between two teams on an open battlefield, a dying knight receiving last rites from a priest, ladies of the court choosing a knight-of-honor, a lavish tournament banquet, and much more. Descriptive captions included in a fascinating book that will appeal to medievalists and colorists of all ages.