Thirteenth Century Chivalry The notion of chivalry has its roots in the Middle Ages as a philosophy by which the nobility, and particularly the knightly class, lived out their lives. Its application extended to all aspects of life, including romance, warfare, the tournament, and daily activities. To some degree, the concept was universal throughout all of medieval Europe, as emphasized by the distribution of Arthurian Legends and other chivalric manuscripts, which were copied and circulated throughout the continent.(1) Works featuring exemplary knights performing valiant deeds while leading honorable lives, like Wolfram von Esche
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