02329cam a22003253u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000033001122450024001452640051001693000047002203360026002673370026002933380036003195000031003555080077003865201373004635340045018366530013018816530022018946530028019168560042019449990017019864926UtSlPG20260610133132.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPN1 aBulfinch, Thomas,d1796-186714aThe Age of Chivalry 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-01-01  aRobert Rowe, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"The Age of Chivalry" by Thomas Bulfinch is a historical account that was likely written in the late 19th century. The work examines the legendary and historical figures of the medieval era, specifically focusing on the myths and stories surrounding King Arthur, his knights, and the concept of chivalry. It serves as a compilation of tales that illuminate the ideals of bravery, loyalty, and honor that characterized the knightly tradition, showcasing figures like Arthur and his companions alongside commentary on the evolution of these legends.  The opening of "The Age of Chivalry" sets the stage by delving into the context of the medieval period, detailing the decline of Roman rule and the rise of chivalric ideals. It introduces key themes such as the nature of knighthood and the societal structure of the time, including the training of knights and the importance of chivalry as a moral code. The text begins with a description of the turbulent environment post-Rome and frames the ideals of chivalry as a response to the lawlessness of the age, ultimately leading to the legendary tales of King Arthur. The discussion of significant characters like Merlin, and the portrayal of Arthur as he rises to power, establishes a foundation for the exploration of stories that blend history and myth throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aChivalry  aCelts -- Folklore  aArthur, King -- Legends40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4926  c46968d46968