Tag: Pere III of Aragon

What was the nature of combat as then practiced by the Aragonese? Who and what was involved? How were the practicalities of battle realized on the field?

by Medievalists.net September 25, 2012

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A Tale of Two Kings: The Use of King David in the Chronicle of Pere III of Catalonia

It is my contention that Pere chose to emulate David because David was a highly respected Biblical king, as well as the fact that David’s history as a warrior could be used to spiritually justify the military actions of Pere.