02286cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000060010610000590011224500280017126400510019930000470025033600260029733700260032333800360034950000310038550801680041652012570058453400450184165300130188665300130189985600430191299900170195540537UtSlPG20260610133928.0mcr n260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aD1 aJames, G. P. R.q(George Payne Rainsford),d1801?-186014aThe History of Chivalry 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2012  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2012-08-19  aProduced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive.)  a"The History of Chivalry" by G. P. R. James is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book delves into the origins and development of the chivalric code, shedding light on the customs and principles that governed knights during the medieval period. Through the exploration of chivalry’s roots, the author aims to clarify misconceptions and provide a thorough understanding of its significance in society, particularly during the time of the Crusades.  The opening of this work sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of chivalry, discussing its complex origins and the difficulties in defining the institution itself. The author reflects on various theories regarding chivalry's inception, comparing them to the realities of medieval society. Not only does he assert the need for a clear definition to frame further discussions, but he also emphasizes the spirit behind chivalry, which emerged in response to societal needs for order and justice amidst chaos. The text suggests that the chivalric code served not just as a set of rules for knights but as a guiding principle for noble behavior, promoting values such as the protection of the weak and the defense of righteousness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aCrusades  aChivalry40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40537  c81376d81376