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Sir John Chandos A Distinguished Commander
Sir John Chandos was one of the most celebrated English commanders of the 14th century. He served closely with the Black Prince throughout many...
The Battle at Meaux Victory and Punishment
After the knights—led by the Count of Foix and the Captal de Buch—attacked the rebels at Meaux, they pursued them relentlessly. The professional soldiers...
The Count of Foix and the Captal de Buch Respond
During a time of great unrest in France, a violent revolt broke out among the common people. This rebellion, often called the Jacquerie, caused...
The English Archers Gain Advantage
On the battlefield, the English archers played a decisive role. Their arrows flew so thickly that the French soldiers did not know which direction...
Chaos in the French Marshals’ Battle
As the battle unfolded, the French marshals’ forces faced serious difficulties. Many of their horses panicked under the hail of arrows, falling on their...
Sir James Audley and the Courage of the English Knights
Sir James Audley was known as a wise and valiant knight, respected by all in the English army. The day before the battle, much...
The Early Purpose of Chivalry
The origin of chivalry, whether real or imagined, shows that its initial motives were noble. At the beginning, the institution served a useful purpose:...
Understanding Chivalry
Just as our views on history change as we grow older, so too do our ideas about chivalry. In youth, many of us admire...
How Our Views Change with Age
As we grow older, the way we read and think about history changes. In youth, we often read for enjoyment. We admire stories and...
Scholarly References and Intellectual Context
Modern scholarship has played an important role in understanding post-Byzantine religious art and engraving. Researchers such as D. Papastratos have studied Greek Orthodox religious...
