Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2004-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 649 Bulfinch, Thomas 1796 1867 The Age of Chivalry Robert Rowe, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "The Age of Chivalry" by Thomas Bulfinch is a historical account that was likely written in the late 19th century. The work examines the legendary and historical figures of the medieval era, specifically focusing on the myths and stories surrounding King Arthur, his knights, and the concept of chivalry. It serves as a compilation of tales that illuminate the ideals of bravery, loyalty, and honor that characterized the knightly tradition, showcasing figures like Arthur and his companions alongside commentary on the evolution of these legends. The opening of "The Age of Chivalry" sets the stage by delving into the context of the medieval period, detailing the decline of Roman rule and the rise of chivalric ideals. It introduces key themes such as the nature of knighthood and the societal structure of the time, including the training of knights and the importance of chivalry as a moral code. The text begins with a description of the turbulent environment post-Rome and frames the ideals of chivalry as a response to the lawlessness of the age, ultimately leading to the legendary tales of King Arthur. The discussion of significant characters like Merlin, and the portrayal of Arthur as he rises to power, establishes a foundation for the exploration of stories that blend history and myth throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 71.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Chivalry Celts -- Folklore Arthur, King -- Legends PN Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 759761 2025-08-02T13:16:45.717177 text/html 759582 2025-01-09T02:22:16.059472 text/html 347755 2025-08-02T13:16:55.710125 application/epub+zip 360111 2025-08-02T13:16:48.596151 application/epub+zip 352776 2025-08-02T13:16:47.317146 application/epub+zip 604467 2025-08-02T13:17:01.078090 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 555627 2025-08-02T13:16:54.826109 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 531600 2022-09-03T04:57:04.971164 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 692578 2025-08-02T13:16:45.124200 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 687591 2020-12-28T10:43:01 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17663 2025-08-02T13:17:01.205067 application/rdf+xml 12637 2025-08-02T13:16:47.811154 image/jpeg 3425 2025-08-02T13:16:47.567132 image/jpeg 254644 2020-12-28T10:43:01 application/octet-stream application/zip 341611 2025-08-02T13:16:45.775165 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia