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Always been super interested in how the perception and myths of knights and chivalry developed. Like this was basically a class of violent mounted thugs, and the concept of chivalry and knightly conduct etc. only condensed around the time they were becoming obsolete on the battlefield. So even in the 15th century you have this aristocratic class already looking wistfully backward at the glory days of the 12th century or whatever.

Great piece, thank you.

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