The History of Chivalry
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G.P.R James 21 Sep, 2021
EXCERPT:   For the mind, as far as knowledge went, Chivalry itself did little; but by its influence it did much. For the heart it did everything; and there is scarcely a noble feeling or a bright aspiration that we find among ourselves, or ... Read more

EXCERPT:   For the mind, as far as knowledge went, Chivalry itself did little; but by its influence it did much. For the heart it did everything; and there is scarcely a noble feeling or a bright aspiration that we find among ourselves, or trace in the history of modern Europe, that is not in some degree referable to that great and noble principle, which has no name but the Spirit of Chivalry.EXCERPT:   For the mind, as far as knowledge went, Chivalry itself did little; but by its influence it did much. For the heart it did everything; and there is scarcely a noble feeling or a bright aspiration that we find among ourselves, or trace in the history of modern Europe, that is not in some degree referable to that great and noble principle, which has no name but the Spirit of Chivalry.

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George Payne Rainsford James (9 Aug 1799 – 9 June 1860), was an English novelist and historical writer, the son of a physician in London. He was for many years British Consul at various places in th...
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