A Chivalric Life
A Chivalric Life

Author: Rosalind Brown-Grant

Publisher: Boydell & Brewer

Published: 2022-08-16

Total Pages: 389

ISBN-13: 1783277211

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First English translation of the chivalric biography of the foremost knight of the late Middle Ages.

Knight for the Ages, A
Knight for the Ages, A

Author: Elizabeth Morrison

Publisher: Getty Publications

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 1606065750

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The Livre des faits de Jacques de Lalaing (Book of the Deeds of Jacques de Lalaing), a famous Flemish illuminated manuscript, relays the audacious life of Jacques de Lalaing (1421–1453), a story that reads more like a fast-paced adventure novel. Produced in the tradition of chivalric biography, a genre developed in the mid-fifteenth century to celebrate the great personalities of the day, the manuscript’s text and illuminations begin with a magnificent frontispiece by the most acclaimed Flemish illuminator of the sixteenth century, Simon Bening. A Knight for the Ages: Jacques de Lalaing and the Art of Chivalry presents a kaleidoscopic view of the manuscript with essays written by the world’s leading medievalists, adding rich texture and providing a greater understanding of the many aspects of the manuscript’s background, creation, and reception, revealing for the first time the full complexity of this illuminated romance. The texts are accompanied by stunning reproductions of all of the manuscripts’ miniatures—never before published in color—as well as a plot summary and translations, allowing the reader to follow Jacques de Lalaing on his knightly journeys and experience the thrilling triumphs of his legendary tournaments and battles.

Ash and Silver
Ash and Silver

Author: Carol Berg

Publisher: Open Road Media

Published: 2024-08-27

Total Pages: 590

ISBN-13: 1504096517

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In this epic fantasy sequel to Dust and Light, a man without a past must restore his memory to save his kingdom. As a candidate for knighthood in the Order of the Equites Cineré, Greenshank had to give up his memory. It also means thinking of the past makes his head ache, but that hasn’t stopped him from putting in two years of rigorous training. He is almost ready to embrace the order’s mission—to use selfless magic to heal the fractured kingdom of Navronne. Still, trouble arises on his first solo assignment when he encounters a mysterious woman who brings his past rushing back . . . Greenshank discovers he was once a sorcerer with a different name. One whose gifts threaten the safety of the kingdom and the world. Now to unravel the mysteries of his past and his powers, he must trace a path of corruption that leads into some unexpected—and dangerous—places . . . “Berg has an artist’s touch with fantasy worlds and scenes.” —RT Book Reviews “With this masterful opening . . . the story grabs you by the hand, plunging you headfirst into a world of magic and war, where nothing is quite what it seems.” —San Francisco Book Review “I particularly enjoyed the structure and logic of the story, but it is the character Greenshanks that kept me reading. I wanted to go on the journey with him to recapture his lost memories and to see why he was so important to his world. The emotional nexus around him was compelling and the world he inhabited was one I could live in.” —King’s River Life Magazine

1001 Chess Endgame Exercises for Beginners
1001 Chess Endgame Exercises for Beginners

Author: Thomas Willemze

Publisher: New In Chess

Published: 2022-11-05

Total Pages: 761

ISBN-13: 9493257541

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The best place to start your tactics training is in the endgame! Chess is 99% tactics – and if you want to win more games, nothing works better than training tactics. Win a piece or find a mate. That will get you results. Since most of the pieces have left the board, endgame tactics have the clarity that enables you to grasp all basics concepts quickly and comprehensively. In the endgame, you can focus on what is important without any distractions by a couple of random pawns and pieces. In 1001 Chess Endgame Exercises for Beginners, IM Thomas Willemze does two things at once. He explains all the basic concepts, and provides you with a huge amount of exercises for each theme and each chess piece. Willemze uses all his experience as a coach, and his familiarity with the famous Step Method, to carefully build up your chess knowledge step-by-step. He shows you the strength of all pieces, from the lonely pawn to the almighty queen. And he guides you from the basics to more complex tactics in a highly instructive puzzle rush.

Winning Chess Exercises for Kids
Winning Chess Exercises for Kids

Author: Viktoria Ni

Publisher: Z Kids

Published: 2024-04-02

Total Pages: 175

ISBN-13: 0593690397

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Practice makes progress! Sharpen your chess skills—and win more games—with this fun workbook of chess exercises for kids ages 8 to 12. Remembering rules, understanding all the different tactics and strategies, and recognizing patterns of play—chess can be a complicated game to learn! That’s why Woman International Master (WIM) Viktoria Ni created this chess workbook with clear step-by-step instructions and annotated diagrams that show chess concepts in action. Packed with fun exercises, Winning Chess Exercises for Kids will help kids better recognize chess strategy and execute key chess tactics during the opening, middle game, and endgame. Whether your kid is just starting to play chess or is already chess-obsessed and wants to take their skills to the next level, this workbook will help them learn faster, practice smarter, and win more! Chess fundamentals every player should know. From strong chess openings and common checkmate patterns to potent attack tactics and clever defensive strategies. Over 350 exercises to play, practice, and solve. Increase understanding of chess basics and improve pattern recognition and board visualization. Clear annotated diagrams. Make learning and understanding chess tactics a breeze. Learn from a Woman International Master and expert teacher. Kid-friendly instruction that is accessible for beginners and stimulating for more experienced chess players. Answer key with explanations. So kids can better understand the thinking behind each move.