The Lettered Knight : Knowledge and aristocratic behaviour in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries /

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The encounter between knight and science could seem a paradox. It is nonetheless related with the intellectual Renaissance of Twelfth-Century, an essential movement for Western history. The knight is not only fighting in battles, but also moving in sophisticated courts. He is interested on Latin cla...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Aurell, Martin (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Francés
Published: New York : Central European University Press, 2016.
Series:Book collections on Project MUSE.
Subjects:
Manners and customs.
Civilization, Medieval.
Aristocracy (Social class)
HISTORY > Medieval.
Civilisation medievale.
Aristocracy (Social class) > France > History > 13th century.
Aristocracy (Social class) > France > History > 12th century.
France.
France > Moeurs et coutumes > 13e siecle.
France > Moeurs et coutumes > 12e siecle.
France > Social life and customs > 13th century.
France > Social life and customs > 12th century.
History.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Frontmatter
  • Contents
  • Introduction
  • Knighthood and Literacy
  • Knighthood and Literary Creation
  • Clerical Instruction and Civilizing Knightly Mores
  • Conclusion
  • Sources and bibliography
  • Index

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