The History Of Chivalry (ebook)

The following book explores the relationship between chivalry and the Crusades. The author, G. P. R. James, describes chivalry as the following: "... a military institution, prompted by enthusiastic benevolence, sanctioned by religion, and combined with religious ceremonies, the purpose of which was to protect the weak from the oppression of the powerful, and to defend the right cause against the wrong."