chivalry

THE COMBAT OF THE THIRTY

The popular perception of the Middle Ages is of knights and castles. The knights followed a code of conduct known as chivalry. Knights were to fight fairly (unless they were facing foot soldiers). The code encouraged courage, honor, courtesy, justice, and a readiness to help the weak (if they were Read more…

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FACTS ABOUT KNIGHTS

  They were supposed to be religious, so many started each day with a Mass. The code of conduct for knights was called chivalry.  It was intended to keep knights under control.  Some of its provisions were:                         –  don’t hurt priests                         –  no stealing livestock                         –  no Read more…

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