DK Eyewitness Knight Book - Medieval Warriors History for Ages 9-12 - Paperback

DK Eyewitness Knight: Interactive Medieval History Book

Enter the world of chivalrous horseback warriors and learn what it takes to become a knight.

Eyewitness Knight follows the journey of a knight in making, from being a page or a squire at an early age undergoing rigorous training before making it to the ceremony of dubbing. With this book, you can learn what knights wore into battle, from heavy mail to plate armor and gauntlets. You will also enter a gallery of swords and other weapons that were an important part of a knight's armory.

Ride along with these warriors on their horses that were used not only for wars but also while hunting and jousting. Explore the mighty castles and know how they were protected from the enemy during a siege. Meet manor lord and ladies and learn about the knightly code of conduct and the idea of chivalry.

Interactive Visual Learning Experience

Eyewitness reference books are now more interactive and colorful, with new infographics, statistics, facts, and timelines. This updated edition transforms complex medieval history into digestible visual content that engages young readers and supports educational projects.

Comprehensive Coverage of Knight Life

This educational resource covers the complete knight experience: training progression from page to squire to dubbed knight, detailed examination of battle armor including mail and plate construction, weaponry galleries featuring swords and medieval armaments, castle architecture and siege defense tactics, horses used for warfare, hunting, and jousting tournaments, and the code of chivalry that governed knightly conduct.

Expert Author and Authoritative Content

Great for projects or just for fun, learn everything you need to know about knights with DK Eyewitness.

About the Author: Christopher Gravett is a recognized expert on weapons, armor, and military affairs in medieval Europe, and works as assistant curator of armor at the Tower Armouries in the UK. He has written several books about warfare in the medieval world, including DK Eyewitness Guides: Knight and The History of Castles: Fortifications Around the World.