Bibliograph

Knights, by Gary Jeffrey & illustrated by Nick Spender

Type

Label

Knights, by Gary Jeffrey & illustrated by Nick Spender

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

Ages 10+

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Knights

Nature of contents

bibliographycomics graphic novels

Oclc number

864750384

resource.readingGradeLevel

Guided reading level: V

Responsibility statement

by Gary Jeffrey & illustrated by Nick Spender

Series statement

Graphic medieval history

Summary

Three decisive battles fought by knights in medieval history are told in graphic novel format: In 1415, English longbowmen devastate the French army in the Battle of Agincourt; After holding the French town of Orleans under siege for six months in 1429, the English forces are about to meet 17-year-old Joan of Arc; In 1485, the fight for the throne of England between two royal dynasties comes to an end at Bosworth

Table Of Contents

Warrior elite -- Knights in battle -- The Battle of Agincourt, October 25, 1415 -- The Siege of Orleans, May 7, 1429 -- The Battle of Bosworth, August 22, 1485 -- The end of knights -- Glossary

Target audience

juvenile

Classification

Contributor