In this Book
- French Chivalry: Chivalric Ideas and Practices in Mediaeval France
- Book
- 2020
- Published by: Johns Hopkins University Press
- Funder: Mellon/NEH / Hopkins Open Publishing: Encore Editions
- Program:
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summary
Originally published in 1940. Chivalry denotes the ideals and practices considered suitable for a noble. The word itself is reminiscent of the aristocratic society of medieval France dominated by mounted warriors. As early as the eleventh century, several different views of chivalric standards and behavior had appeared. During the next four hundred years, these conceptions of the ideal nobleman were developed by and for the feudal ruling class. French Chivalry studies chivalry from the perspectives of both social history and the history of ideas. The first chapter provides readers unfamiliar with medieval history the background required for understanding the chapters on chivalry.
Table of Contents


- Half Title
- p. i
- Title Page
- p. iii
- Dedication
- pp. v-vi
- I. The Nobles of France
- pp. 1-27
- II. Feudal Chivalry
- pp. 28-64
- III. Religious Chivalry
- pp. 65-93
- IV. Courtly Love
- pp. 95-148
- V. Criticisms and Compromises
- pp. 149-172
Additional Information
ISBN
9781421433172
Related ISBN(s)
9781421433165
MARC Record
OCLC
1131897319
Pages
192
Launched on MUSE
2019-12-20
Language
English
Open Access
Yes
Creative Commons
CC-BY-NC-ND