Chivalry and Charity: Illustrated by the Lives of Bertrand Du Guesclin and John Howard (1840)

Chivalry And Charity: Illustrated By The Lives Of Bertrand Du Guesclin And John Howard (1840) is a book written by the Society Diffusion Of Useful Knowledge. The book is a historical account of the lives of two notable figures in European history, Bertrand Du Guesclin and John Howard. The authors use the lives of these two men to explore the concepts of chivalry and charity. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the life of Bertrand Du Guesclin, a French knight who played a prominent role in the Hundred Years' War. The second part of the book focuses on the life of John Howard, an English nobleman who is known for his philanthropic work and his efforts to improve the conditions of prisoners. The authors use these two men as examples of the ideals of chivalry and charity, and they explore how these ideals were expressed in their lives. The book is illustrated with engravings and includes a detailed bibliography. Overall, Chivalry And Charity is a fascinating exploration of two important historical figures and the ideals they embodied.This Book Is In English.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.