If you’re interested in the concepts of knighthood and heraldry, there are plenty more books to read from Boydell & Brewer. Here’s a selection from our list:

Almanach de Gotha - The ultimate authority for the genealogies of royal and princely houses of Europe and their descendents, first published in 1763
  • 2004, vol. 1
  • 2006, vol. 2

Burke’s Peerage and Knighthood – The 107th edition of the definitive reference on the British aristocracy.

The Reign of Chivalry – Illuminating study of the most original concept of the medieval mind.

The Knights of the Crown (pb) – At long last there is a scholarly comprehensive survey of the late medieval monarchical orders of knighthood. ENGLISH HISTORICAL REVIEW

The Knights Hospitaller (pb) – A history of the legendary Order of Saint John of Jerusalem.

Leper Knights (pb) – An acclaimed history of that most unusual contribution to the crusading era: the idea of the leper knight.

The Rule of the Templars (pb) – The French Rule of the Order of the Knights Templar, detailing almost every aspect of their life and purpose.

Scotland’s Historic Heraldry – The definitive illustrated guide to Scottish medieval heraldry.

A Dictionary of Medieval Terms and Phrases – A superb example of clarity and concision...with a generous and readable layout. TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT

Companion to Medieval Arms and Armour – Covers the entire period from the fifth to the fifteenth century, in Europe and beyond.

The Siege of Malta, 1565 – First-hand account of the defence of Malta, when a few men under the Knights of St John faced a huge Turkish armada

The Service of Ladies – The autobiography of Ulrich von Liechtenstein, and an extraordinary account of his adventures as a knight-errant.

The Unconquered Knight – A chronicle of the deeds of Don Pero Niño, Count of Buelna.