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by Robin S. Oggins (Author)

In medieval Europe, falconry was perhaps the most popular form of hunting among the aristocracy. Owning a falcon, and the necessary falconer to go with it, was a status symbol throughout the middle ages. This book is the first broad history of English royal falconry in medieval times, a book that draws on forty years of research to provide a full description of the actual practice and conditions of the sport and of the role of falconers in the English royal household.

Robin S. Oggins begins with a description of the birds of prey, their training, and the sport of falconry. He provides a short history of early falconry in western Europe and England, then explores in unprecedented detail royal falconry from the reign of William I to the death of Edward I in 1307. The author concludes with an overview of the place and importance of falconry in medieval life.

Author Biography

Robin S. Oggins is a retired medieval historian and fellow of the Royal Historical Society. He lives in Vestal, New York.

Number of Pages: 282
Dimensions: 0.81 x 9.56 x 6.44 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: October 11, 2004
  • Name : The Kings and Their Hawks: Falconry in Medieval England - Hardcover
  • Vendor : BooksCloud
  • Type : Books
  • Manufacturing : 2025 / 11 / 28
  • Barcode : 9780300100587
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