Chivalry and the Military Officer: An Historical and Literary Inquiry.

Abstract

This study will utilize pertinent works of literature and biography to trace the literary and historical development of the concept of chivalry as it has been adopted and applied by the military officer. Following an investigation of the origins of the medieval conception of the ideal, the study will focus on two major figures who stand as chivalric exemplars: Sir Gawain and Vice Admiral Lord Horation Nelson. Where practicable, the study will concentrate on aspects of chivalry relating to naval officers and the naval service. The final chapter of the paper will discuss the application of the discoveries made, with the hope that the findings may prove useful to future classes of midshipmen at the Naval Academy. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 11, 1979
Accession Number
ADA077559

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  • Jeffrey E. Mcfadden

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  • United States Naval Academy

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