9781852854607 - Tournament: A Chivalric Way of Life von Crouch, David (7 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. 1st Edition. First edition, first impression. xvi, 236pp, with a central section of black and white plate illustrations. Blue cloth-covered boards with gilt titles to spine. 8vo. Cloth gently rounded at corners and spine ends. Previous owner's inscription inked on the front free endpaper else neat, clean, bright and tight. In its original laminated dust jacket, illustrated, gently bumped on edges and a tad shelf worn, not price clipped.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The tournament was a mock battle, at its height between 1100 and 1300, conducted by two arbitrary battalions over many square miles of open country. It was a one-day event, but when joined to ancillary festivals it could extend it to several days. The centre of the enthusiasm was across north and north-eastern France, where -- in the twelfth century -- thousands of knights assembled from across northern Europe to seek reputation and profit. But the passion for the tournament extended much further. Tournament holding had penetrated England, Germany and Austria by 1200. The tournament resembled in many senses a modern spectator sport, with spectators, chants, national teams, team colours, inflated salaries, transfer fees, celebrity cults and a lifestyle notable for its excesses. The tournament had a wider significance too. It underpinned the idea of aristocracy; a knight and aristocrat could be defined as a man who frequented the tournament. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. Type: Book (M&R).

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. 1st Edition. First Edition / First Print. Hardback copy in blue cloth boards with gold gilt lettering to spine. Unclipped dustjacket in new removable protective clear sleeve. 235pp. Not library copy, no inscriptions. (59/6).

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. 1st Edition. In this book, titled " Tournament " The boards and text block are square tight and clean, some Illustrations This book is checked and photographed in the box as proof against in-transit damage. Book price includes 2nd class parcel post in UK only.

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Book and Boards are near fine condition as is the Dust jacket price includes 2nd class postage UK only.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 235 pages. 9.50x6.50x1.00 inches. In Stock.