The Life of a Knight
The Middle Ages were a time of frequent war and brittle peace, grand spectacles and devastating plague, high moral standards and bitter persecution. It was a time of the brightest hope and the darkest despair. Through it all, the knight was there, an integral part of society and the events that make up our history. The knight did many deeds and performed many tasks to become an important part of society. It took much skill, bravery, and intense training to become a knight. For the most part knights fought in battles, participated in tournaments, or trained hard. Howev…
