About the Author

Thomas Asbridge is the author of The Crusades and The First Crusade. He is the Reader in Medieval History at Queen Mary, University of London. He wrote and presented the landmark three-part documentary series The Crusades for the BBC and has appeared in many other television documentaries. Thomas lives in southern England. A native of the United Kingdom, AudioFile Earphones Award winner Derek Perkins's audiobook narration skills are augmented by knowledge of three foreign languages, experience of traveling the globe, and a facility with accents. He has narrated numerous titles in a wide range of fiction and nonfiction genres.

Reviews

"Readers seeking a deeper understanding of early tournaments and the origins of chivalry will be pleased." ---Library Journal Starred Review