C.J. Adrien

C.J. Adrien, a popular author and scholar specializing in historical fiction and chivalry, dives deep into the fascinating origins and evolution of the chivalric code. He discusses the cultural influences that shaped chivalry, spotlighting the striking contrast between warfare philosophies during the Battle of Poitiers. Adrien also explores the unexpected leadership dynamics of the First Crusade, the adaptation of chivalric ideals through literature, and the decline of chivalry marked by the innovations of the longbow in warfare.