Kings and Their Hawks: Falconry in Medieval England
by Oggins, Robin S
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Description
In medieval Europe, falconry was perhaps the most popular form of hunting among the aristocracy. Owning a falcon, and the necessary falconer to go with it, was a status symbol throughout the middle ages. This book is the first broad history of English royal falconry in medieval times, a book that draws on forty years of research to provide a full description of the actual practice and conditions of the sport and of the role of falconers in the English royal household.
Robin S. Oggins begins with a description of the birds of prey, their training, and the sport of falconry. He provides a short history of early falconry in western Europe and England, then explores in unprecedented detail royal falconry from the reign of William I to the death of Edward I in 1307. The author concludes with an overview of the place and importance of falconry in medieval life.
Product Details
- Yale University Press Brand
- Oct 11, 2004 Pub Date:
- 9780300100587 ISBN-13:
- 0300100582 ISBN-10:
- 282 Pages
- English Language
- 9.56 in * 6.44 in * 0.81 in Dimensions:
- 1 lb Weight:
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