The Good
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Knights
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The Middle Ages were a time of frequent war and brittle peace, grand spectacles and devastating plague, high moral standards and bitter persecution. It was a time of the brightest hope and the darkest despair. Through it all, the knight was there, an integral part of society and the events that make up our history�(Snell, Knight Life). Knights in the Middle Ages played a vital role in society. These individuals of the first estate enjoyed significant status and were designated as protectors of the weak. Knights were expected to protect women, children, men who could not protect themselves and the elderly. In return for protection, knights had the luxuries of enjoying feasts, participating in games, courting women, and attending academic establishments. Knights owed allegiance to their king and to God and were expected to sacrifice their lives for either entity.
It is our hope that this site proves useful for further development and discussion on the topic of knighthood in the Middle Ages. Happy surfing!
We would like to thank the staff at Allegheny College Computing Center for their help with setting up the site, our classmates for their patience, and Professor Hellwarth for being the inspiration behind �Knights� homepage!
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The Bad
Realistic/Criticism
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