Medieval Jousts and Tournaments

Item# 9780486401355
$3.43
This entertaining and educational coloring book invites you to re-create the colorful pageantry excitement and spirited action of medieval jousts and tournaments. Artist John Green has captured many thrilling moments... Read more
This entertaining and educational coloring book invites you to re-create the colorful pageantry excitement and spirited action of medieval jousts and tournaments. Artist John Green has captured many thrilling moments of these demanding and often.. Read less

Description

This entertaining and educational coloring book invites you to re-create the colorful pageantry excitement and spirited action of medieval jousts and tournaments. Artist John Green has captured many thrilling moments of these demanding and often dangerous contests in realistic ready-to-color illustrations.
Over 40 detailed drawings with accompanying captions depict everything from the preparation of tournament horses to the mêlée a mock battle in which two teams of horsemen met on an open field. Also portrayed are a knight challenging an opponent a dying knight receiving last rites from a priest a lavish tournament banquet ladies of the court choosing a knight-of-honor Henry VIII meeting Francis I of France (1520) on the Field of the Cloth of Gold and many more exciting moments.
This treasury of well-researched drawings will appeal to coloring book fans of all ages as well as anyone interested in knights weapons and armor and other aspects of medieval life.

Information

Subject: Geography

Brand: Dover Publications

Publisher Date: 01/13/1998

Author: John Green, Green & Coloring Books

Dimensions: 10.95 x 8.26 x 0.29

UPC: 9780486401355

Ages: 11-14

Pages: 48