Books like Lord Geoffrey's fancy by Alfred Leo Duggan
Lord Geoffrey's Fancy offers a historically grounded portrayal of 13th‑century Europe, following Sir Geoffrey de Bruyere—a celebrated knight from Romanie—through lively hunts, vibrant jousting tournaments, and intense combat against the Turks. The narrative interweaves themes of courtly love and chivalric duty with the broader context of Crusader warfare, delivering a vivid, fast‑paced account of medieval knighthood and conflict.
First publish date: 1962
Genre: History/Medieval History
Authors: Alfred Leo Duggan
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