The Mills, Charles 1788-1826 creator text utu 2012 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The History of Chivalry; Or, Knighthood and Its Times, Volume 1 (of 2)" by Charles Mills is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book explores the origins and evolution of chivalry and its significance in medieval Europe, detailing the institutions, practices, and cultural impact of knighthood. Mills endeavors to address the often-overlooked aspects of chivalric society, from its military functions to the romantic ideals that shaped it. At the start of the text, Mills sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of the concept of chivalry, delineating its origins in the martial cultures of northern and central Europe following the fall of the Roman Empire. He discusses the transformation of knighthood from mere military title to its moral and social dimensions, shaped significantly by the influence of Christianity. Mills also emphasizes the commitment to defending the oppressed and upholding the honor of women, laying the groundwork for understanding chivalric ideals and how they manifested in practices like tournaments and the education of knights. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2012-06-17 Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.) Original publication data not identified Chivalry CR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40021 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40021 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133921.0 40021