Composed at the height of the Hundred Years War by Geoffroi de Charny, one of the most respected knights of his age, A Knight's Own Book of Chivalry is an invaluable guide to fourteenth-century knighthood.
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Geoffroi de Charny was a French knight and author whose writings provide a unique window into the chivalric values of the 14th century. His work centers primarily on the virtues and practices of knighthood, placing particular emphasis on martial skill and prowess in war as the highest forms of knightly honor. Through his texts, he offered insight into the mindset of his era and what it meant to be a 'true and perfect Knight'. His writings are invaluable for understanding the chivalric ideals and military culture of medieval Europe.
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