Books about Knights and Medieval Life

To further your knowledge and interest about the medieval life and medieval knights, here are some books that can help you deepen your understanding about them: 

Medieval Warrior: Weapons, Technology, and Fighting Techniques

This the essential visual guide to the warriors of the Middle Ages, this richly illustrated guide provides an overview of the medieval world and a guide to the typical battlefield and the armies that populated it.

Chivalry: The Everyday Life of the Medieval Knight

This book traces the life of a medieval knight from birth to death, revealing the code of chivalry which governed this military caste.

Swords: An Artist’s Devotion

Here is a celebration of swords and swordsmen that spans time and place — from ancient warriors such as Beowulf to medieval knights; from stealthy ninja and samurai to legendary maidens of war. Illustrated with breathtaking intricacy, SWORDS reflects the passion of a true devotee, offering lavish background details on design and use as well as exquisite spreads showcasing specimens in all their shining glory.

 

Ancient and Medieval Siege Weapons: A Fully Illustrated Guide

Discover, among other weapons, how scaling ladders, battering rams, borers, siege towers, throwing machines, and finally cannons developed over time. Ancient and Medieval Siege Weapons not only shows you how to recreate the siege weapons themselves but provides a deeper, clearer picture of the history of war.

References: 

Dougherty, M. (2011). The medieval warrior: Weapons, technology, and fighting techniques, AD 1000-1500. Amazon. Retrieved March 30, 2022, from https://www.amazon.com/Medieval-Warrior-Technology-Techniques-1000-1500/dp/0762774290

Gautier, L. (2015). Chivalry: The everyday life of the medieval knight. Amazon. Retrieved March 30, 2022, from https://www.amazon.com/Chivalry-Everyday-Life-Medieval-Knight/dp/051768635X

Boos, B. (2012). Swords: An artist's devotion. Amazon. Retrieved March 30, 2022, from https://www.amazon.com/Swords-Artists-Devotion-Ben-Boos/dp/0763631485

Nossov, K. (2012). Ancient and medieval siege weapons: A fully illustrated guide to siege weapons and Tactics. Amazon. Retrieved March 30, 2022, from https://www.amazon.com/Ancient-Medieval-Siege-Weapons-Illustrated/dp/0762782641