Knights of Christ: No.155 - Brossura

Wise, Terence

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0850456045 ISBN 13: 9780850456042

Casa editrice: Osprey Publishing, 1984

Riassunto

The ancient warrior code which persisted in medieval Christian Europe dictated that a man's greatest virtues were physical strength, skill at arms, bravery, daring, loyalty to the chieftain and solidarity within the tribe. The primitive Church had been diametrically opposed to such ideals, however by the early 8th century the Church had grown wealthy, and the Saracen invasions of Spain and France posed a threat to that wealth. The Roman Church began to support war in defence of the faith, and by channelling the martial spirit into the service of God, the brutal warrior of the past was transformed into a guardian of society.

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L'autore:

Terence Wise is one of Osprey's most popular authors and has been a respected historical writer for more than 25 years. With numerous books and articles to his credit, he has contributed more than a dozen titles to the Men-At-Arms series, mainly on medieval subjects including studies of the military orders and the Wars of the Roses. Richard Scollins was one of the most popular artists ever to work for Osprey. Rick was born in 1946 and pursued a career as an artist after four years at art college and a postgraduate teaching course at Cardiff. Rick quickly developed a distinct style and, despite being a pacifist, he gained a feel for military subjects. Rick's artwork was always realistic and is highly sought after by collectors. Rick Scollins died on 7th December 1992.

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Book by Wise Terence

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• Editore: Osprey Publishing
• Data di pubblicazione: 1984
• ISBN 10: 0850456045
• ISBN 13: 9780850456042
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 48
• Disegnatore: Scollins Richard