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Websites to visit
See how a page helps a knight put on a suit of armour
Meet Edmund Fitz William, a knight
Find out about the day in the life of a knight.
Watch video clips of actors in medieval how-to guides
Scroll through the menu on the right and click on "How to Arm A Knight", "How to Knock Down A Castle Wall", "How to Forge An Arrow", "How to Make A Pen" or "How to Play A Hurdy-Gurdy".
Find out about popular sports enjoyed by knights
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How much do you know about defending a castle?
Try quiz games about helmets and jousts
See some coats of arms or joust online
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Print out and design your own coat of arms
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College of Arms, London, UK
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About this book
Handbooks
Knight's handbook
- The ultimate guide for the novice knight, covering everything from sieges to swordplay, feasts to fights and The Crusades to courtly love.
- Written in a lively, humorous and engaging style and packed with informative historical detail, this is a fun way for children to understand medieval history.
- With cartoon illustrations, quizzes and handy checklists to bring the period of medieval knights vividly to life.
- Includes internet links to websites with quizzes, video clips and online activities via the Usborne Quicklinks website.
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