the members.—Although some of the details are inaccurate
from a historical standpoint, yet Martorell reveals an intimate
knowledge of the Order.
Chapter III. Tirant succors the Knights of Rhodes 146
The attempt of the Genoese to capture Rhodes.—Rhodes
threatened by the Turks.—Siege of Rhodes, in 1444,
forms the historical background of Tirant's enterprise.
Chapter IV. Tirant joins the Expedition of the King
of France against the Infidels 150
Certain incidents and geographical names pertaining to
this expedition coincide with certain others in connection
with the Crusades of Louis IX.—Joinville's description
of the king's leap into the sea compared with a later version.
Chapter V. Tirant conquers and christianizes all
Barbary 152
Portuguese campaigns against the Moors do not furnish
any material for this undertaking.—Statements in regard to
the origin of Tirant lo Blanch apparently refuted.—Muntaner's
Chronica furnished historical background for Tirant's
activities in Barbary, perhaps suggested by Guy of Warwick.
Conclusion 158
General description of Tirant lo Blanch.—This Catalan
romance of chivalry is a composite historical novel, with
a hero of a composite historical character.
Bibliography 163
Index 165
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