The Origins and History of the Orders of Knighthood. This book introduces the beginnings of the orders of knighthood in the early years of warriors on horses and the origins of chivalry, then investigates in turn the main Western orders of knighthood which have a connection in this country - the Knights of St John (also known as the Hospitalers or Knights of Malta), the Knights Templar (the Poor Soldiers of Christ), the Golden Fleece, the Roman Eagle, and the Most Noble Order of the Garter - as well as summarising the other significant orders of chivalry.

By Kevin Guest

Binding Hardback