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The book explores the intriguing intersection of knighthood and intellectual pursuits during the Twelfth Century Renaissance. Knights are depicted not just as warriors but as cultured individuals engaging with Latin classics, poetry, and the arts. Their interactions with clerics lead to a transformation in behavior, emphasizing courtesy, refined language, and elegant manners. This mental revolution among the lay elites signifies a shift towards modernity, as these knights learn to balance their martial identity with a commitment to common welfare and gallant relationships with learned women.
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The Lettered Knight, Martin Aurell
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- 2017
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