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The Short And Bloody History Of Knights
Paperback / softback
Main Details
Title |
The Short And Bloody History Of Knights
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) John Farman
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Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:96 | Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 129 |
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ISBN/Barcode |
9781849418331
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Classifications | Dewey:978.02 |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Penguin Random House Children's UK
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Imprint |
Red Fox
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Publication Date |
23 October 2012 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
Have you ever wondered how knights managed to walk, let alone fight, covered from head to foot in metal? And have you heard about the knights who became addicted to jousting? Or the one who was rescued by a monkey? It's all in John Farman's brilliant book. So arm yourself for a fact attack! Generally regarded as a gentlemanly profession, after extensive research John Farman has discovered the terrible truth about the life of your average Knight. To start with there's the uniform. A suit of armour not only cost the earth in medieval times but it probably weighed more than a small planet when you put it on. Best not to mention the chain-mail underwear that was considered the height of fashion at the time. There was danger involved in everything a Knight was asked to do. Saving maidens was no mean feat (sometimes they didn't want to be saved!) and jousting might have made a nice day out for all those bored princesses and peasants but lances were pretty lethal, especially if you can't see where you're going in your visor. And I haven't even begun to tell you the real truth about dragons
Author Biography
John Farman attended Harrow Art School followed by the Royal College of Art. After completing his Masters degree he worked in the advertising industry until his departure to become a full-time writer and illustrator. He is the author of several children's books, including The Very Bloody History of Britain (without the boring bits), The Very Bloody History of London, C.R.A.P. (A Collection of Rotten Adult Principles) and Jesus- The Teenage Years. He lives in London.
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