Product Details

• Directors: Andy Stevenson
• Format: Color, NTSC
• Language: English
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: A&E Home Video
• VHS Release Date: November 11, 1998
• Run Time: 100 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6303416535
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #40,877 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

Clad in burnished metal upon a steed of superior might, William Marshal was an invincible force. In battles and tournaments throughout medieval Europe, he brought unprecedented glory to himself and to his queen. Journey back to the days of chivalry and knighthood for the story of this quintessential knight, and of the arms, technology, warfare and romance of his majestic profession. Join Marshal on the parade grounds and battlefields, where his astonishing successes made him a legend. Trace the history of arms and armor with an up-close look at the world-famous Graz collection of Armor in Austria. Travel to some of the most celebrated battlegrounds of Europe to relive the epic clashes where the steel-clad warriors clashed. KNIGHTS AND ARMOR recaptures the chivalry and grandeur of a legendary, by-gone age.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Introduction with much eye opening information, April 3, 2004

By	Clifford Nelson (Thornton, PA United States) - See all my reviews

This is not the normal glorified account of knights put together by people who know little about the subject, but a well researched video done in the manner that would be expected by a better English production company. It reaveals a lot that most people do not know about knights. The only issue that I would have with it is that there is little on what was happening outside of England. Still one of the better historical videos I have seen.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent Knights 101, September 7, 2005

By	Deborah MacGillivray "Author," (US & UK) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

A & E did this wonderful introduction to Knights, Armour and all that jazz, presenting it in a very straight forward, non-sensational manner. It gives you a "knight-eye" view of the armour from inside out, focusing on the rise of William Marshall.

Absolute must for anyone interested in the topic or for people looking real feel for the period such as writers of historical fiction or SCA en-actors.

Knights dress through the periods, and an excellent visit to the Graz Collection in Austria.

These needs re-issuing on DVD.

15 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars good introductory video to knightlihood, July 1, 2000

By A Customer

This video adaquately explains: how armor developed; how castles developed; how knights developed. It is punctuated throughout with bios of some of the more famous of knights. It is not really all that in depth but if detail is what one wants then one should read a book. All in all it is at least a good viewing to be introduced to knights. This video peeks at how armor is made. Lastly, there are some minutes devoted to how one may get their own bona fide coat-of-arms. As I've tried to imply, it's worth watching.