Knights in Armour

audiobook

Knights in Armour

by Edward S. (Edward Sydney) Woods

EN·~48 minutes

Chapters

Description

In this thoughtful work the author draws on the timeless image of King Arthur’s Round Table to frame a soldier’s duty in spiritual terms. By comparing the chivalric code with the demands of modern warfare, he outlines four core virtues—courage, chivalry, purity, and loyalty—that should shape every officer’s conduct. The opening chapters blend biblical passages, poetry, and vivid wartime anecdotes to illustrate how faith can become a practical piece of a soldier’s equipment.

The tone is conversational yet reverent, offering concrete examples from the trenches of the Great War to show how fear can be faced without denying it, and how honor can survive amid chaos. Readers are invited to reflect on personal integrity, the responsibility of leadership, and the deeper meaning that religious conviction can provide on the battlefield. Intended especially for young cadets, the book serves as a guide for cultivating moral strength alongside tactical skill.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~48 minutes (46K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2016-08-19

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Edward S. (Edward Sydney) Woods

Edward S. (Edward Sydney) Woods

1877–1953

A Church of England bishop, chaplain, and devotional writer, he wrote in a clear, practical way shaped by ministry, war, and public life. His books are known for turning Christian ideas into direct, usable guidance for everyday readers.

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