
Real knights: over 20 true stories of battle and adventure
History, Adventure and exploration, European history
Human-narrated audio
Summary
Short entries on individual knights including Richard the "Lionheart," who died in 1199 from an arrow in the shoulder, and the future King Henry V of England, who survived an arrow in the face. Discusses facts about armor, clothing, and… war tactics, as well as castles and tournaments. For grades 4-7. 2005