""The Death Of Sir John Chandos"" is a historical fiction novel written by David Murray Smith. The story is set in the 14th century during the Hundred Years' War between England and France. The protagonist of the story is Sir John Chandos, a legendary English knight who served under King Edward III.The novel begins with Sir John Chandos leading a group of English knights in a battle against the French army. However, during the battle, Sir John is mortally wounded and is taken back to England to recover. As he lies on his ...
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""The Death Of Sir John Chandos"" is a historical fiction novel written by David Murray Smith. The story is set in the 14th century during the Hundred Years' War between England and France. The protagonist of the story is Sir John Chandos, a legendary English knight who served under King Edward III.The novel begins with Sir John Chandos leading a group of English knights in a battle against the French army. However, during the battle, Sir John is mortally wounded and is taken back to England to recover. As he lies on his deathbed, Sir John reflects on his life and the events that led him to become one of the most respected knights in England.The novel is a vivid portrayal of medieval life and warfare. It explores the themes of loyalty, honor, and duty, which were highly valued during that time. The author also provides a detailed account of the politics and power struggles that took place during the Hundred Years' War.Overall, ""The Death Of Sir John Chandos"" is a gripping tale of a legendary knight's life and his final moments. It is a must-read for anyone interested in medieval history and the chivalric code of honor.THIS 28 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Tales of Chivalry and Romance, by David Murray Smith. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766189104.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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